24-210 - Building Official - Plan Reviewer 1
Regular Full Time (CUPE) - Closing December 15, 2024
BUILDING OFFICIAL - PLAN REVIEWER 1
COMPETITION: #24-210 STATUS: Regular Full-Time - CUPE DEPARTMENT: Building Services SALARY: $37.10 - $43.62 Per Hour CLOSING: December 15, 2024 |
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
Are you passionate about building safety and technical excellence? Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Building Official - Plan Reviewer 1 and play a vital role in shaping our vibrant community. This position involves a dynamic blend of technical expertise and administrative responsibilities, focusing on reviewing plans and permit applications under Part 9 of the BC Building Code. You’ll ensure compliance with building codes, acts, bylaws, standards, and regulations, primarily for one- and two-family dwellings, signs, and smaller projects like sheds, garages, and pools.
As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide technical guidance to property owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and fellow municipal staff. From discussing plans and resolving non-compliance issues to interpreting codes and recommending solutions, your expertise will help bring projects to life. You’ll also assist in coordinating building permit applications across City departments, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
This role requires independent judgment and technical acumen to handle day-to-day challenges within your delegated authority. For complex or sensitive issues, you’ll collaborate with your supervisor to deliver quality service to both internal teams and external stakeholders. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply and bring your skills to the City of Maple Ridge!
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 CERTIFICATIONS:
- BOABC Level 1 Qualification.
- Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC.
- Class 5 Driver's Licence for Province of British Columbia
HOURS OF WORK:
70 Hours biweekly
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.