Building Inspector I

City of Yellowknife; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yellowknife seeks a dynamic individual for the position of Building Inspector I within the Planning and Development Department. This role involves assisting with inspections and plan reviews, contributing to the City's strategic objectives, and requires relevant certifications alongside effective communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Housing allowance

Vacation travel allowance

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with plan reviews and inspections.
• Provides detailed explanations for regulatory project work.

Skills

Communication

Technical Information

Education

Red Seal Certification in a Building Trade

Building Officials Association Level I Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications. We are currently seeking a dynamic and driven individual to assume the rewarding position of Building Inspector I with the Planning and Development Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manager, Lands & Building Services, the Building Inspector I assists with plan reviews, inspections, and regulatory project work, providing detailed explanations as required, in support of the City's short- and long-term strategic objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a red seal certification in a building trade along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the construction industry. A combination of related education and construction experience may be considered. The Building Officials Association Level I Certification, or equivalent, is a requirement, as well as having a valid Class 5 Drivers license.

The position requires proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. The ability to effectively communicate technical information in an appealing and easy to understand manner, both verbally and in writing, is required

SALARY:

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $86,829.74 per annum, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including housing and vacation travel allowance totaling $450 per month, a defined benefit pension plan, and relocation assistance.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than June 29, 2025.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.