BUILDING OFFICIAL – BUILDING INSPECTOR 2

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Join Our Team as a Building Official - Building Inspector 2!

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of Maple Ridge? As a Building Official - Building Inspector 2, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our community’s buildings meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This exciting role involves conducting inspections of single detached, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects to ensure adherence to the BC Building Code, Building and Zoning Bylaws, and other regulations. 

Your day-to-day will include reviewing plans, issuing permits, and providing expert guidance to property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise and exercise sound judgment as you approve or reject installations with a firm but tactful approach. With a mix of independent decision-making and collaborative problem-solving, this position offers both variety and responsibility. 

If you’re passionate about regulatory work and want to contribute to the growth and safety of a vibrant community, we encourage you to apply! Join a team that values professionalism, innovation, and making a positive impact. Together, let’s build a better future for Maple Ridge. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion Grade 12 and considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyman level or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution coupled with considerable field experience and previous experience as Building Official 1; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building construction.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable sections of the BC Building Code, bylaws, standards and regulations related to building construction.
• Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures related to the work performed.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply the BC Building Code, bylaws, and regulations and to effectively explain same to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and related material, recognize technical requirements and suggest changes and corrections as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to deal effectively with owners, contractors, tradesmen, 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 recognize faulty or sub-standard construction or hazardous conditions pertaining to structural stability of buildings and to identify required changes and corrections.
• Ability to work with data management systems and related computer programs.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and present evidence in court as required, to prepare reports and correspondence, and to maintain records related to the work.
• Ability to work independently and to assume responsibility for technical decisions.
• Ability to walk continuously for long periods of time in all weather conditions and to negotiate stairs, ladders and crawl spaces.
• Ability to perform work at a Building Inspector 1 and 2 level.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• BOABC Level 2 Qualification.
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC.
• Class 5 driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

HOURS OF WORK:

70 Hours biweekly

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Field experience and prior work as a Building Official 1 or 2, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional expertise, would be a valuable asset.

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.