U005 - Building Inspector Job Langley area,BC Canada,Construction

Position: 26-U005 - Building Inspector 3

Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Building Inspector 3 to join our team of professionals in the Permits, Licences and Inspections Division, Permits and Inspections Department. Reporting to the Manager, Permits and Inspections, in this unionized position you will perform inspectional and regulatory work involving plans examination and inspection of institutional, commercial and residential structures regulated under Part 3 of the BC Building Code, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, acts, bylaws, standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Monitor complex industrial, institutional, commercial and residential projects

Inspect industrial, institutional, commercial and residential structures regulated under Part 3 of the BC Building Code during construction, repair/alteration ensuring compliance with applicable codes, bylaws and standards

Examine and check plans and specifications regulated under Part 3 buildings prior to issuance of permits

Process permits, prepare reports/correspondence and provide support for in-person and telephone enquiries

Provide information and assistance to the public and internal staff on permit inspections and related activities

Approve and reject inspected work and investigate complaints and violations related to building codes, unauthorized or unsafe building practices or operations

Mentor and train staff assigned to permits and inspections projects

Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Completion of a diploma in Building Technology or related subject from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction coupled with considerable field experience, municipal plan checking and/or building construction industry, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Thorough knowledge of practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building construction

Thorough knowledge of the BC Building Code, Plumbing Code, Municipal Bylaws and construction practices, policies, procedures, standards and regulations

Ability to examine and interpret plans and specifications, recognize technical requirements and suggest and enforce changes and corrections required and apply regulations and requirements to new building materials and techniques

Ability to identify faulty or substandard materials and workmanship through inspection

Ability to prepare concise reports, and prepare and present evidence in Court as required

Ability to mentor staff working on projects by providing training and support

Ability to walk continuously for long periods of time in all weather conditions and to negotiate stairs, ladders and crawl spaces

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record
, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

BOABC Level 3 Qualification

Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
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Visit to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.


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