Building Official

Government of Nunavut; Cambridge Bay; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Staff Housing

Relocation privileges

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Building Official in Nunavut, with vacancies in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay. Reporting to the Chief Building Official, you will oversee the design and delivery of compliance programs to the NBC, NPC and the Nunavut Building Code Act.

The role requires independent judgment and teamwork in evaluating building plans for assembly, institutional, residential and commercial occupancies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver compliance programs for NBC, NPC and the Nunavut Building Code Act.
• Work independently and with the Chief Building Official in building design review and permitting.

Job description

Title: Building Official
Department: Community Services
Community: Cambridge Bayand Rankin Inlet
Requisition Number:631
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range:$113,146 - $128,412 per annum, 37.5 hour/week plus a Labour Market Adjustment of $15,000 annually

Northern Allowance:$21,309 to$18,887 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date:Open Until Filled

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Positions are available in Rankin Inlet (1) and Cambridge Bay (1), Nunavut. Please specify in your cover letter your location preference.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in2026. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Chief Building Official (CBO), as the successful candidate you serve as one of the team of territorial regulatory officials responsible for design and delivery of compliance programming to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) and other adopted codes or standards pursuant to the Nunavut Building Code Act (BCA). This position will work independently and as a team member under the supervision of the CBO. Building s include those used for assembly, institutional, residential, commercial, mercantile and industrial occupancy, and range from simple to complex in size and design.