Remote-Eligible Building Code Engineer (Approvals Lead)

City of New Westminster; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible Work Program

Job summary

City of New Westminster is hiring a Building Approvals Code Engineer in New Westminster, BC. Reporting to the Manager, Building, you will be the technical lead for complex building reviews ensuring compliance with BC Building Code, Fire By-law, and City bylaws.

You will liaise with design professionals, consultants, and city staff to deliver consistent decisions. The role offers a regular full-time schedule with a flexible work program and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a focus in structural, civil, and/or mechanical OR an Architecture degree is required.
• Registered Professional with Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (EGBC) OR the Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC), holding either a P. Eng designation or Architect AIBC designation
• Preference given to Certified Professional (CP) designation
• Considerable experience in plans examination and interpretation of BC Building Code, Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, and other relevant codes and standards
• Preference given to fire protection, mechanical, sprinkler engineering, structural engineering, life safety systems, or building technology experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressive work experience in a Code Engineer capacity
• Municipal experience is an asset
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced technical building code knowledge and serves as the technical lead for the department
• Reviews complex construction applications and interprets codes for compliance
• Develops consistent technical standards for evaluating Alternative Solutions
• Reviews plans for code compliance and life safety considerations
• Manages sprinkler permit applications and conducts technical reviews
• Facilitates discussions with design professionals and developers on by-laws and guidelines
• Provides technical analysis with CBO staff and cross-department partners
• Mentors CBO staff with technical guidance and training
• Maintains records for plan review statuses and work
• Performs occasional field reviews of buildings
• Supports senior leadership with research, reporting, and bulletins
• Acts as technical resource for policy, process, and procedures
• Prepares policy and business cases for departmental activities
• Conducts research on technical and code matters and communicates findings

Skills

Independent thinker

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical report writing

Code enforcement

Building codes knowledge

Project management

Fire protection measures

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree (structural/civil/mechanical) or Architecture

Professional licensure EGBC or AIBC

CP designation (preferred)

Job description

City of New Westminster is hiring a Building Approvals Code Engineer in New Westminster, BC. Reporting to the Manager, Building, you will be the technical lead for complex building reviews ensuring compliance with BC Building Code, Fire By-law, and City bylaws.

You will liaise with design professionals, consultants, and city staff to deliver consistent decisions. The role offers a regular full-time schedule with a flexible work program and a competitive benefits package.