Building Official I (Permanent, Full - Time)

Kamloops; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Unionized CUPE Local 900

Job summary

City of Kamloops is seeking a highly skilled Building Official I to join our Development, Engineering, and Sustainability team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on reviewing building permits, conducting inspections, and enforcing the Building Code to support Kamloops’ growth.

The successful candidate will engage with multiple departments and external partners while upholding our values of resiliency, inclusivity, and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• BC Trade Qualification or inter-provincial carpentry ticket and/or graduation from a recognized building technology course.
• Must have passed the Building Officials Association of BC Level I examinations.

Responsibilities

• Review and approval of building permits and site inspections.
• Enforcement of BC Building Code and City bylaws; provide guidance to internal departments, developers, owners, contractors and external agencies.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering and Sustainability (DES) team to support growth and infrastructure.

Education

Secondary school completion or equivalent

BC Trade Qualification or inter-provincial carpentry ticket or building technology course

Building Officials Association of BC Level I examinations

Job description

Building Official I (Permanent, Full - Time) - (2032)

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on a growing, vibrant community? The City of Kamloops is seeking a highly skilled permanent, full-time Building Official I to join our dedicated Development, Engineering, and Sustainability (DES) team. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the growth and innovation in Kamloops’ infrastructure.

As a Building Official I, you will play a pivotal role in review and approval of building permits, site inspections, enforcement of BC’s Building Code, City bylaws and much more! This highly technical position interacts with and provides professional guidance to many internal departments, developers, owners, contractors and other external agencies.

At the City of Kamloops, we foster a workplace built on our corporate values of resiliency, purpose, trust, inclusivity, health consciousness, and cooperation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your skills, expand your knowledge of municipal operations, and open the door to future career opportunities within the organization.

Living in Kamloops
Welcome to Kamloops, a vibrant and growing community in the heart of British Columbia’s Thompson Valley, where urban amenities meet an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Known as Canada’s Tournament Capital, Kamloops is celebrated for its hospitality and community spirit, with year‑round opportunities for recreation, sports, arts, culture, and community involvement.

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of BC’s Interior, Kamloops offers an extensive network of hiking and biking trails, parks, green spaces, recreational facilities, and nearby lakes and ski destinations. A lively downtown, local restaurants, cultural attractions, community events, and a strong volunteer spirit offer plenty of ways to get involved and feel connected. Kamloops offers the amenities of a growing city while maintaining the welcoming feel of a close‑knit community and is just a few hours away from the Okanagan lakes and the Vancouver coastline.

Working for the City of Kamloops means contributing to the services, spaces, and experiences that make our community a great place to live, work, and play. Guided by our corporate values of resiliency, purpose, trust, inclusivity, health consciousness, and cooperation, we offer employees opportunities to grow their skills, build meaningful careers, and make a positive impact in the community they serve.

Come discover a community where you can build your career while enjoying everything the Kamloops lifestyle has to offer.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 5.
• BC Trade Qualification or inter‑provincial carpentry ticket and/or graduation from a recognized building technology course.
• Must have passed the Building Officials Association of BC Level I examinations.

Please note, this Building Official I posting coincides with postings for a fully qualified Building Official III (2037) and Building Official II (2036). Our preference is to hire a fully qualified Building Official III. However, if there are no candidates deemed fully qualified, candidates for the Building Official II and Building Official I postings will be considered.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday – Friday7:30 AM – 4:00 PMORModified Schedule7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (day off every third week)

40

Hourly Rate

$44.817

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

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