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
SCHEDULE
BUILDING INSPECTOR
WORK TYPES/LEVELS
The following is a breakdown of various work types/levels. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive description of duties but a generalized grouping.
KEY: MS = Minimum Standards (existing building and property
NC = New Construction
Assistance might be defined as: guidance/training received from superiors and senior inspectors in code interpretation, inspections, policies and procedures, report/notice writing, etc.
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 Diploma. College Diploma in: Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Engineering Technology 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).
Specific Skills / Certifications –
Other
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
“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.”
Hours of Work
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (6.75 hours per day)
Temporary Full Time until June 1, 2026
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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