Building Official

The District of Sechelt•Sechelt, BC

1d•CA$42 - CA$48•Hybrid

About The Position

The District of Sechelt has an opportunity for a certified Building Official to join the Building Department. Under the general direction of the Chief Building Official, this role is responsible for managing the full cycle of building permit application files. Responsibilities include conducting plan reviews, working with customers to find alternative solutions, calculating fees, issuing permits, and performing inspections to ensure conformance with applicable bylaws, codes and standards. The Building Official also provides technical guidance to applicants, responds to public inquiries and supports regulatory compliance through education and enforcement activities where required.

Requirements

Grade 12 completion (or equivalent)
Diploma in Building or Civil Technology, or a red seal certification in an applicable trade
Minimum BOABC Level 1 certification
Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
Minimum two (2) years related work experience
Sound knowledge of the BC Building and Plumbing Codes as they relate to residential and small commercial construction
Ability to interpret and review building plans, drawings and specifications
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and municipal permitting systems
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple files simultaneously
A professional, positive, and responsive work attitude
Ability to work both independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Cloudpermit and Bluebeam applications would be an asset.
Level 1 Plumbing certification would be preferred.
BOABC Levels 2 or 3 certification

Responsibilities

Managing the full cycle of building permit application files.
Conducting plan reviews.
Working with customers to find alternative solutions.
Calculating fees.
Issuing permits.
Performing inspections to ensure conformance with applicable bylaws, codes and standards.
Providing technical guidance to applicants.
Responding to public inquiries.
Supporting regulatory compliance through education and enforcement activities where required.