Job Opportunities Building Official I

The City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Regina is seeking a Building Official responsible for inspecting residential buildings, ensuring compliance with National Building Codes and local bylaws. Candidates should have a diploma in Architectural or Engineering Technology and relevant experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to hold a Building Officials Class 1 license within 6 months are essential.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Growth through educational support

Qualifications

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology or educational equivalent.
• At least two (2) years related experience working in a building construction or inspection environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects new and existing residential buildings for compliance.
• Investigates and enforces complaints relating to the City Bylaw.
• Prepares reports on inspections and compliance.

Skills

Data Entry

Advocacy

Control Engineering

Education

Two-year diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology

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Job description

Division : City Planning & Community Services

Department : Planning & Development Services

Branch : Building Standards & Inspections

Type of Posting : Internal & External

Employment Type : Permanent

Hourly Salary : $29.98- $38.72

Annual Salary : $57160.00-$73824.00

Closing Date : July 11 2025

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree Saulteaux Dakota Nakota Lakota and Mtis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful collaborative inclusive and barrier-free workplace allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples people of color 2SLGBTQIAP individuals of all genders persons of disabilities and members of equity-seeking communities to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform our Talent teamand well collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for undertaking a variety of inspections and enforcement authorized by The Construction Codes Act respecting residential buildings that contain one or two dwelling units as well as secondary suites and private swimming pools

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects new and existing one- and two-unit residential buildings including secondary suites and private swimming pools to ensure compliance with National Building Code Building Bylaw Private Swimming Pool Bylaw and all provincial statutes and advises owner / designer / contractors of construction deficiencies through written inspection reports.
• Liaises with the developer / contractor and appropriate City staff to ensure awareness of all appropriate approval conditions and responsilbities associated with the building permit.
• Provides technical advice and interpretation of building bylaw National Building Code (NBC) and regulations and responds to inquiries from the general public contractors property managers and various City departments on matters relating to the effective compliance of buildings for residential construction.
• Investigates and enforces complaints relating to the City Bylaw.
• Prepares monthly report on activities including status of inspections and deficiencies
• Prepares complex correspondence and reports pertaining to inspections stop work orders orders to comply and violations ensuring file information is organized and thorough including written documentation photographs of scenes for evidence interview notes and any other investigative functions completed in order to achieve compliance.
• Participates with HSET investigations and enforcement actions in the capacity of a Building official Class 1.
• Responds to customer inquiries and requests for information
• As assigned will perform the duties of the Permit Desk including receiving and processing building permits responding to customer inquiries taking fees and payments and completes day end balancing reports. Ensures all information is accurate and in compliance with City policies and procedures and all provincial statutes
• Maintains filing system in accordance with branch procedure and corporate records management policies and procedures
• Performs related duties as required.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology or educational equivalent such as Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter and at least two (2) years related experience working in a building construction or inspection environment.

Working / Other Conditions

• Must possess or ability to possess a Building Officials Class 1 license within 6 months of employment as set out in the requirements of the Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations .
• Must possess a valid drivers license and have available the use of a vehicle

Additional Requirements :

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Reginas Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies skills and knowledge.

At City of Regina we offer competitive compensation health and wellness benefits and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If youre passionate about public service and making a difference apply now!

For detailed job descriptions CBAs and application tips visit our Applicant & Job Resources page.

Note : Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 57160 - 73824

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Building Official • Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada