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.
This competition has been extended and will remain open until 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.
