Building Official
$64,923–$73,407 year
On-site · Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Building Official responsible for managing the full cycle of building permit applications within the Building Department. Tasks include plan reviews, collaborating with applicants to find alternative solutions, calculating fees, issuing permits, and performing inspections to ensure conformance with bylaws, codes and standards. Provides technical guidance to applicants, handles public inquiries, and supports regulatory compliance through education and enforcement activities. Offers variety across residential, commercial, and small-scale development with opportunities to grow BOABC certification; open to relocation with a flexible, nine-day fortnight schedule and a unionized municipal environment.
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 completion (or equivalent)
- Diploma in Building or Civil Technology, or a red seal certification in an applicable trade
- Minimum BOABC Level 1 certification (Levels 2 or 3 considered an asset)
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
- Minium two (2) years related work experience
- Sound knowledge of the BC Building and Plumbing Codes as they relate to residential and small commercial construction
- Ability to interpret and review building plans, drawings and specifications
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and municipal permitting systems
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple files simultaneously
- A professional, positive, and responsive work attitude
- Ability to work both independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Experience working with Cloudpermit and Bluebeam applications would be an asset
- Level 1 Plumbing certification would be preferred
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