Building Inspector - Vancouver, Canada - COHO Management and Services Society

COHO Management and Services Society

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Building Inspector

Rate:
$37 per hour to start

Hours:
hours per week

Closing Date:
February 29th, 2024

**COHO Management Services Society is a non-profit organization providing management for BC's housing co-operatives. We have been in business for over 35 years and are the largest provider of property management services to housing co
- ops in BC.**The Building inspector is responsible for inspecting buildings, maintenance systems, and individual housing units. The inspector detects and report building code violations and inspects interior and exterior home features including the foundation, roofing, plumbing and electrical, heating and cooling systems, and interior fixtures of the units.

The inspector also determines structural soundness and compliance with specifications and government and industry regulations, recommends replacements, improvements and repairs.

This position will involve regular and frequent travel to client sites in Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspections:

Inspect building equipment, structures, individual housing units, and materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Using relevant information and individual judgement, determines the remaining useful life of inspected components and the time and cost of replacement
Records, stores and maintains inspection information in written or electronic form,
Compiles inspection reports and summaries including: o technical analysis; o priorities and grading of inspected items; o materials and resources needed;
Costing
Performs daytoday administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork

Staff support

Attend client sites in Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria in support of assignments
Respond to requests from onsite maintenance staff, maintenance coordinators, management for assistance in the performance of their duties and the delivery of services to clients
Translating and explaining technical information and how it can be used

Systems and Services

Support the introduction and implementation of standardized systems for the performance of routine and specialized functions in client services delivery
Seek ways to improve COHO's model for service delivery to clients and recommend such improvements to the Manager of Field Operations

Other

Provide relief for onsite maintenance services, as required
Perform other related duties, as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licence Property Inspector by Consumer Protection B.C.
Member of the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of British Columbia
Minimum ten years' experience in the building construction and consulting sector
Provisional Certified House Inspector by British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors
Completion of minimum of Half Day Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Course

Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y3

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position requires flexibility to work outside of regular hours (ie. evenings and weekends) when necessary. This position will be on multiple housing co-operatives with frequent activities and travel in and around the lower mainland.

At COHO, we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse, where people can be themselves. Every perspective and lived experience are valued so that together, as a co
- operative, our interactions with members and the public embodies respect and a sense of belonging.

Salary:
From $37.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: