The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 117,000 citizens. Employing more than 1,500 members, our greatest asset is a high performing workforce. We provide a collaborative, dynamic and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program (willing to consider part-time work for this position), supporting and inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.
The Inspection Services Division is seeking an experienced Building / Plumbing Official to perform skilled office and field inspection work reviewing all types of buildings; administering the BC Building Code and enforcing municipal bylaws. The Building / Plumbing Official is responsible for plan and document examination and Building Permit processing for the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of the B.C. Building Code, B.C. Plumbing Code, and municipal inspection and permitting processes.
Requirements for the Building / Plumbing Official I: BOABC Level I qualification and POABC Level I qualification are required; diploma from a technical college or university in engineering or architecture; three years of directly related experience with codes and standards in building design, preparation of construction documents and construction inspections, including plumbing systems, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
Requirements for the Building / Plumbing Official II: BOABC Level II certification and POABC Level I certification are mandatory; diploma from a technical college or university in engineering or architecture; six years of directly related experience with codes and standards in building design, preparation of construction documents and construction inspections, including plumbing systems, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.