As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The
Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in
every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should
strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal
clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions,
particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the
Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City
we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our
relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.
This position works in the Building Inspection organizational unit. This is
building inspectional and regulatory work at the full working level. An employee
of this class inspects large or complex residential, commercial, and industrial
construction, repairs, or alterations to ensure compliance with Building and
Zoning by-laws and B.C. Building Code. Field work involves inspecting
construction to ensure that design, material, workmanship, and safety features
meet or exceed standards and conform to approved plans and specifications.
Duties also include assisting in training of subordinate Building Inspectors,
performing plan checking tasks on a temporary basis. The work is distinguished
from that of the Building Inspector 1 and 2 classes by the wider and more
complex range of construction projects assigned and by the greater independence
of action and judgement permitted in performing inspectional tasks. Inspects
large or complex residential, commercial, and industrial projects as frequently
as necessary during construction, alterations, and repairs to determine
conformity with approved plans and applicable sections of Building, Zoning and
Sign by-laws, and the B.C. Building Code and other regulations. Performs
ancillary inspectional functions detailed in the Building Inspector 1 and 2
class specifications as required. Surveys fire damaged buildings prior to
repair. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma
in Building Technology and considerable experience as a Building Technologist
and/or Building Inspector 2; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Thorough knowledge of by-laws, acts and regulations related to the
work. Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and
equipment used in building construction. Ability to interpret Bylaws,
regulations, plans and specifications quickly and accurately. Ability to
recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions pertaining to structural
stability of buildings. Ability to understand, interpret and enforce regulations
impartially and tactfully. Ability to operate office equipment and computer
applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Geographic Information System, Energov
Permitting and Land Management System). Successful completion of the Building
Officials Association of BC (BOABC) Level 3 Exam(s) and a Driver's License for
the Province of British Columbia is required.
The closing date for this position has been extended until filled. New
applications are welcome!
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded
territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta?
(Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct
histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass
the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors
have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for
thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate
ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our
vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages,
ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be
required at the time of the interview.
Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a
confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for
an interview will be contacted.
