Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an creative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function
The District Building Inspector performs technical work of a regulatory and inspectional nature involving inspection of all types of buildings undergoing construction, alteration or repair and determining whether the work done conforms to the approved plans and/or by-law requirements, e.g. Building, Zoning and Sign By-laws.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Inspects all types of buildings from placing of foundation until completion of construction.
- Records the results of inspectional activities on-line using the Permits & Licenses computer system (POSSE).
- Accesses information from related software to research information such as status of permits, ownership of buildings and any information necessary in assisting with day-to-day inspectional and report writing duties.
- Reviews infractions with owners/contractors and discusses the corrections required.




- Conducts re-inspections and follow-up on outstanding work and/or violations.
- Maintains accurate inspection records and prepares concise inspection reports.
- Checks plans as required and able to work with a team of inspectors and willing to take initiative to help others.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by either post-secondary school training in Building Technology at a recognized vocational institute or by an approved apprenticeship program.
- Completion of an Interprovincial Red Seal in a relevant trade is an asset.
- Considerable experience in building construction supplemented by some experience as a construction foreman, superintendent or contractor, or an equivalent combination or training and experience.
- Preference will also be given to applicants having completed Building By-Law related courses at a recognized institution, or having certification through the Building Officials Association of British Columbia (BOABC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of all the common types and methods of building construction in wood, brick, masonry, reinforced concrete, steel and other building material.
- Thorough knowledge of building materials including their strength, resistance to time and weather, and other pertinent information.




- Considerable knowledge of the Vancouver Building By-law.
- Considerable knowledge of the relevant sections of the Sign and the Zoning and Development By-laws.
- Considerable knowledge of the Departmental regulations and procedures for by-law enforcement.
- Considerable knowledge of stresses and strains on roofs, joists, sills and other parts of buildings.
- Working knowledge of heating systems, air conditioning, ventilation, drainage, sub-soils and related factors in building construction.
- Working knowledge of related by-laws and regulations which affect the construction and repair of buildings.
- Some knowledge of material and labour costs.
- Ability to meet with contractors, developers, tradespeople, owners and registered professionals to discuss construction problems, and to enforce by-law requirements with firmness, impartiality and good judgement.
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather, to walk long distances, and walk long distances and climb stairs and steps.
- Ability to write reports on inspections.
- Ability to read sketches and plans, and to suggest necessary changes.
- Ability to analyze all aspects of a proposed building site, or a partially constructed or existing building, and to make accurate decisions as to whether it meets by-law requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings including but not limited to architectural, structural and mechanical disciplines.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers, and demonstrate clear communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of computers and the ability to apply th

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