Temporary Assistant Building Inspector

City of Saint John; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada is seeking an Assistant Building Inspector to ensure building compliance with established codes and standards. This temporary full-time position involves determining compliance during construction and occupancy phases. Candidates should have a relevant college diploma and must obtain certification from the New Brunswick Building Officials Association. The role offers flexible work options based on requirements.

Benefits

Flexible Time Options Program

Qualifications

• College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Membership in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT) required.
• Level 3 certification in the New Brunswick Building Officials Association (NBBOA) required once in position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure construction and occupancy meet building codes and standards.
• Determine compliance with approved designs during permitting.
• Work with individuals to achieve compliance before corrective actions.

Skills

Civil Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Building Codes Compliance

Education

College diploma in relevant engineering technology

Job description

Overview

Position Overview The City of Saint John is currently seeking an Assistant Building Inspector. This position will ensure that the construction and occupancy of new and existing buildings, or other property related activities, meet minimum acceptable standards as established by building codes and related by-laws. The incumbent will determine if the work related to the design approved during the permitting process is being completed in accordance with established standards. The Assistant Building Inspector works with individuals to achieve compliance with these standards before more corrective actions are determined to be required.

Key Details

• Competition Number: 26-004
• Salary: $61,043.00 - $91,646.00/Year
• Job Type: Temporary Full Time
• Closing Date: February 5, 2026

Essential Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent two-year program. Membership in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT) is required, once the incumbent is eligible. There is a requirement to obtain Level 3 certification in the New Brunswick Building Officials Association (NBBOA) once actively working in the position.

The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers)

Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.