Building and Plumbing Inspector – City of Port Alberni

The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of 17,500 people. Located centrally on Vancouver Island, Port Alberni is a well-serviced municipality that offers residents affordable west coast living, as well as proximity to oceanfront, lakes, rivers and mountains.

We are currently accepting applications from qualified applicants for a full-time Building and Plumbing Inspector.

Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, this position provides technical expertise and advice relating to building permit/inspection and related bylaws, codes and regulations. The Building and Plumbing Inspector undertakes the inspection of all types of building construction, repair and alteration, the checking of plans, processing of permit applications and the inspection of plumbing, sewer and foundation drainage installations for compliance to applicable regulations, by-laws and requirements. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for enforcing City by-laws and for providing technical information, advice and direction to a variety of contacts. Considerable independence of judgment and action is exercised in directing and participating in inspectional, regulatory and enforcement duties.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:
Secondary school graduation plus completion of a diploma program in a building technology from a recognized institute or community college, or possession of a Journey/Trades certification plus related courses, and over five years practical job experience in the construction industry or inspectional and regulatory experience.
Experience in Microsoft Office and Tempest, and keyboarding skills.
Eligible for membership in the Building Officials Association of British Columbia – Level 2 Certificate (Must have Level 1 Certificate) .
Eligible for membership in the Plumbing Officials Association of British Columbia – Level 1.
Preferably to have a WETT (Wood Energy Transfer Technology) certification for Inspection.
Class 5 driver’s license – Province of British Columbia.

Short listed applicants will be required to complete a fitness test.

Current rate of pay for this position is $36.03 per hour.

Qualified candidates may apply by forwarding a resume with cover letter, as well as proof of required qualifications by 4:30pm, Friday, May 26, 2017:

By mail:
Krista Tremblay, Manager of Human Resources
City of Port Alberni
4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

Emailed to:
humanresources_resumes@portalberni.ca

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