This position works in the Plan Checking organizational unit. This is technical
and clerical work checking small commercial, industrial and residential
construction building plans for adherence to the building code, regulations and
municipal bylaw requirements. An incumbent examines detailed plans and
specifications of proposed small commercial, industrial, and residential
construction, conversions or additions for compliance with building code,
regulations and municipal bylaws; lists non-conforming items in plans and
reviews with applicants; issues building permit when plans meet regulations.
Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in this role
within delegated areas of responsibility. The successful candidate will also
answer enquiries and interpret building code, regulations and bylaws at the
counter or over the telephone; assist Plan Checker 1 employees with difficult or
unusual problems; prepare routine correspondence and reports related to
activities; maintain records; and store plans. Performs related work as
required.
Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma
in Building Technology, sound experience related to building construction; OR an
equivalent combination of training and experience. The ideal candidate will
possess considerable knowledge of the building code, regulations and municipal
bylaws; of standard practices and materials used in building construction; sound
knowledge of preparation and use of plans and specifications related to building
construction; some knowledge of bylaws related to electrical, plumbing, gas,
licensing, health, signs and fire regulation. Ability to interpret plans and
specifications quickly and accurately; to perform mathematical calculations; to
deal effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, civic officials and
the general public and to supervise reporting staff; to prepare routine
correspondence and reports. Level 2 Qualification with the Building Officials’
Association of British Columbia or to be enrolled into Level 2 Building
Official-in-Training (BOIT 2) and obtain the qualification within 18 months,
registration as a Building Official and a Driver’s Licence for the Province of
British Columbia are required.
This is a temporary full time position until March 9, 2026.
The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New
applications are welcome!
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 at
www.burnaby.ca/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for
an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded
territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ
(Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm 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.
