City of Maple Ridge Looking for 24-109 Building Official – Building Inspector 3 at Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

BUILDING OFFICIAL – BUILDING INSPECTOR 3 POSITION OVERVIEWAre you passionate about ensuring the safety and compliance of building constructions? Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Building Official – Building Inspector 3, where you’ll play a pivotal role in regulating, inspecting, and enforcing technical standards to uphold the integrity of our community’s structures.As a Building Inspector 3, you’ll oversee a diverse range of construction projects, including assembly, industrial, institutional, commercial, and residential buildings, regulated by Part 3 of the BC Building Code. Your responsibilities will encompass monitoring projects to ensure compliance with building and zoning bylaws, conducting plan reviews, and issuing building permits. Moreover, you’ll provide invaluable guidance and mentorship to Level 1 and 2 Building Inspectors, facilitating their professional development.Distinguishing yourself from a Building Inspector 2, you’ll tackle wider and more complex construction projects, requiring in-depth knowledge and application of additional codes, regulations, and requirements. You’ll collaborate with Registered Professionals, offering guidance and ensuring adherence to stringent standards. Furthermore, you’ll review constructions overseen by Building Inspector 1 and 2 classifications, ensuring consistency and compliance across the board.In this role, you’ll exercise considerable independence in interpreting and applying codes and regulations, resolving complex issues with precision and efficiency. Complex problems and interpretations will be addressed collaboratively with a direct superior, who will review your work for technical adequacy, compliance with established standards, and the effectiveness of services provided.If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our community’s infrastructure and contribute to the safety and quality of our built environment, we invite you to join our dedicated team at the City of Maple Ridge.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECompletion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution plus considerable related experience, preferably as a Senior Plan Checker or Building Official 2; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building construction.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable sections of the BC Building Code, bylaws, standards and regulations related to building construction.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply the BC Building Code, bylaws, regulations, plans and specifications, to recognize technical requirements and to suggest changes and corrections as required.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills and to facilitate, mediate, network, research, analyze and resolve issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to deal effectively with owners, contractors, tradesmen, engineers, architects and others and to use sound judgement in impartially, tactfully and firmly enforcing bylaw, standards and regulations related to building construction.
• Ability to recognize faulty or sub-standard construction or hazardous conditions pertaining to structural stability of buildings and to identify required changes and corrections.
• Ability to work with data management systems and related computer programs.
• Ability to provide orientation, guidance, mentoring and instruction to subordinate Building Inspectors.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and to assume responsibility for technical decisions.
• Ability to work independently and to assume responsibility for technical decisions.
• Ability to walk continuously for long periods of time in all weather conditions and to negotiate stairs, ladders and crawl spaces.
• Ability to perform work at a Building Inspector 1, 2 and 3 level.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

• BOABC Level 3 Qualification.
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license valid in the Province of British Columbia

EQUITY STATEMENTAt the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].

WHAT WE OFFER YOUThe City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.