Building Official 3: Inspector

City of New Westminster; Kootenay Landing; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

City of New Westminster is seeking a Building Official to perform plan review and field inspections, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. The role offers opportunities for progression within BOABC qualifications and a strong benefits package.

You will work as part of the Building Division in the Planning & Development team, supporting life, health and welfare through professional inspection and enforcement. BC driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting Part 9 and Part 3 buildings.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and enforcement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of building inspection services including plan review and field inspections.
• Act as liaison with partners in the building process and provide guidance and enforcement.
• Assist with BOABC qualification progression and succession opportunities.

Skills

Field inspections

Building Official experience

BC Driver's license

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Building Technology

Trades apprenticeship with code courses

Job description

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Building Division of the Planning & Development team for a regular full-time Building Official with considerable field inspection experience! As a Building Official, you will have the opportunity to perform the full range of building inspection services including plan review and field inspections. Our Building Officials support the delivery of our legislatively mandated core services of protecting life, health and welfare of the community, through compliance with applicable codes and standards. As the primary liaison with partners in the building process, you will play an integral role providing guidance and enforcement.

This position is open to levels 2 and 3 of Building Officials, however we are seeking considerable field inspection experience to support the team’s current needs. If you are the successful candidate, as you gain experience at the City, and obtain higher BOABC qualifications, you could be eligible for succession opportunities with greater responsibility and pay. Mirroring BOABC requirements, you will be matched based on the following:

Building Official 2

• BOABC level 2 qualification and in the process of achieving level 3 within 1 year of hire
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Sound (min 3-5 years) experience working as a building official, including significant experience conducting field inspections on simple and complex Part 9 Buildings
• Completion of Grade 12 and considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyperson level, or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, municipal plan checking and/or building construction industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Driver’s license for the Province of BC
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector
• $49.35 to $58.32 per hour (2026 rates), plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Building Official 3

• BOABC Level 3 Certification
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Considerable (min 5-8 years) experience working as a building official, including significant experience conducting field inspections on Part 3 Buildings
• Completion of a diploma in Building Technology or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, plus considerable field experience, building construction industry, and/or municipal plan checking; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Driver’s license for the Province of BC
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector
• $53.70-$63.45 per hour (2026 rates), plus a comprehensive benefits package.

What We Are Looking For

• A Building Official with considerable field experience inspecting both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings.
• BC Drivers License and personal vehicle to use for inspections are required (City vehicle not available)
• Plumbing Official qualifications considered an asset.

If this opportunity appeals to you and you are doing similar building official work, we want to hear from you!