Department Development Services
Hours of Work 40 hours per week
Rate of Pay $45.00 - $55.00 after probation
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Building Inspector III completes plan checks to ensure compliance with B.C. Building Code, Zoning
Bylaws, the Official Community Plan and other relevant acts, bylaws and codes. They are also responsible
for performing building and plumbing inspections, issuing permits, and liaising with other regulatory
agencies regarding buildings and properties within the City limits.
KEY DUTIES PERFORMED:
1. Completes plan checks to ensure compliance with B.C. Building Code, zoning Bylaws, the Official
Community Plan and other relevant acts, bylaws and codes.
2. Lists non-conforming items on plans and discusses with principles the possibility of plan revision to
meet standards.
3. Issues Permits for building, plumbing, signage, demolitions, occupancy, and other permitting that
may be required.
4. Performs building and plumbing inspections at the intervals required in the Building Bylaw and
completes inspection reports.
5. Identifies, inspects and monitors buildings for potential demolition and prepares reports regarding
the same for the Development Services Manager.
6. Liaises with other regulatory agencies, i.e. Fire Department, Public Health, utility companies,
provincial agencies, etc. regarding buildings and properties within the City limits.
7. Responds to inquiries from the public relating to construction and property information.
8. Submits oral and written reports on activities as required and keeps necessary building files and
records.
9. Works with customers to gain compliance of Building Regulation Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Business
License Bylaw, Sign Regulation Bylaw, Cross Connection Program and Process Bylaw, Manufactured
Home Park Bylaw, Property Maintenance Bylaw, Development Cost Charges Bylaw, and Soil
Regulation Bylaw.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:
1. Completion of Grade 12 or combination of relevant education and experience.
2. Successful completion of the BOABC Building Regulatory System Course and BOABC Building Official
Level 3 exams.
3. Successful completion of BOABC Level 1 Plumbing Exam.
