BUILDING OFFICIAL - PLAN REVIEWER 1

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Building Official - Plan Reviewer 1 with the City of Maple Ridge, you will be responsible for both technical and administrative tasks in reviewing plans and specifications accompanying applications for buildings regulated under Part 9 of the BC Building Code and relevant bylaws, acts, standards, and regulations. Your primary focus will be on reviewing building permit applications for Single Family Dwellings, sign permits, and other minor Part 9 structures. In this role, you will provide technical information and assistance to property owners, contractors, engineers, and other municipal staff on application-related matters. You will discuss plans, proposed projects, and non-conformance issues with applicants and others as required, clarifying problem areas and aiding in finding solutions to areas of non-compliance. You will interpret and explain codes, bylaws, and regulations, and make recommendations for revisions. This position requires you to exercise considerable independent judgment in the technical aspects of your work within delegated areas of responsibility and in resolving day-to-day operational matters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a Certificate in Building Technology from an Institute of Technology, graduation with a Diploma in Building Technology preferred, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the applicable sections of the BC Building Code, applicable bylaws, acts, codes, standards and regulations and departmental policies and procedures. 
• Sound knowledge of building construction methods, materials and techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply the BC Building Code, bylaws, and regulations and to effectively explain to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to read plans and drawings, to interpret and apply the BC Building Code and City regulations and bylaws and to suggest corrections and changes where required.
• Ability to coordinate the processing of applications through relevant City departments to ensure the timely completion of same and to liaise with said departments to facilitate same.
• Ability to deal effectively with owners, contractors, tradespeople, engineers, architects and others and to use sound judgement in impartially, tactfully and firmly enforcing bylaws, standards and regulations related to building construction.
• Ability to liaise with City inspection staff and contractors during building construction regarding Code interpretations, substitutability and equivalency of building materials.
• Ability to process revisions to approved plans.
• Ability to assist an inspection staff on project sites as required.
• Ability to prepare reports, records and correspondence related to the work in accordance with City record management protocol.
• Ability to work with data management systems and related computer programs.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

• BOABC Level 1 Qualification.
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC.
• Class 5 Driver's Licence for Province of British Columbia.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At 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 hrenquires@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The 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.