St. John’s is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John’s and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.
The Opportunity
Ensure the efficient delivery of building inspections including receiving and checking building permit applications, examining plans, approving permits for issuance and inspections on all types of construction to ensure building codes, life safety codes and City By-Laws are adhered to.
Accountabilities
Description disclaimer
The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Qualifications
Education: High School graduate supplemented by successful completion of either Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Engineering Technology program or equivalent and must be eligible for certification of a designation by The Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (P. Tech., CET, AScT).
Experience: A minimum of One (1) year of relevant experience working as a Building Inspector performing inspection work and other related duties.
Specific Skills / Certifications –
Other
Working Conditions
Office and outside work in all weather conditions.
High paced environment with many interruptions that shift priorities daily.
High level of attention and concentration while driving and on construction sites.
Dealing with the irate members of the public at times.
This position is classified as safety sensitive. The City of St. John’s has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.
Physical Requirements
Hours of Work
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1289, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John’s does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.
This City of St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community’s diversity.
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