Department: Development Services

Internal/External Posting Date: July 18, 2025

Internal/External Closing Date: Until filled

Hourly Rate: $38.50-55.00 after probation, level dependent (subject to Joint Job Evaluation)

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Competition No.: 2025-56

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for a full-time Building Inspector III. The nature of the position requires an individual who can build relationships and work with the public in a tactful manner by employing positive customer service skills, sound judgment and excellent communication skills to achieve compliance.

This position will be of interest to candidates who want to grow their career in a dynamic profession. 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.

What You'll Do:

- Completes plan checks to ensure compliance with B.C. Building Code, zoning Bylaws, the Official Community Plan and other relevant acts, bylaws and codes.
- Lists non-conforming items on plans and discusses with principles the possibility of plan revision to meet standards.
- Issues Permits for building, plumbing, signage, demolitions, occupancy,



and other permitting that may be required.
- Performs building and plumbing inspections at the intervals required in the Building Bylaw and completes inspection reports.
- Identifies, inspects and monitors buildings for potential demolition and prepares reports regarding the same for the Director of Development Services.

Requirements:

- Completion of Grade 12 or combination of relevant education and experience.
- Successful completion of the BOABC Building Regulatory System Course and BOABC Building Official Level 3 exams.

Candidates that have completed BOABC Building Official Level 1 or 2 exams may be considered for this position.

- Successful completion of BOABC Level 1 Plumbing Exam.
- Successful completion of a criminal record check

The ideal candidate possesses the capacity to perform all duties in a secure manner while fostering positive relationships with both the public and fellow staff. Please include copies of any relevant certification with your application.

The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.

📌 2025-56 Building Inspector III (FT, Permanent) (Dawson Creek)
🏢 City of Dawson Creek
📍 Dawson Creek