Building Inspector Iii - Prince Albert, Canada - City of Prince Albert

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Position Overview:


The Building Inspector III is responsible for reviewing, processing, issuing building permits, and providing technical information and assistance for standard and complex buildings, as it relates to fire protection, life safety systems, building structures, health of occupants and energy efficiency.

Along with ensuring compliance with the National Building Code (NBC), The National Energy Code (NECB), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Construction Codes Act and the Building Bylaw as defined by the Building Code Regulations respecting all buildings that are in the scope of a Building Official Class III License.

Rate of pay under review.


Principle Duties & Responsibilities:


Key Duties:

  • Complete plan reviews and inspections of standard and complex buildings that are within
the scope of the NBC, NECB, and NFPA requirements related to the NBC.

  • Take any appropriate action that a Building Official is authorized by the Act to take
respecting buildings that are within the scope of the NBC, and NECB

applicant any deficiencies or corrections required for issuance.

  • Communicate to the applicant the conditions of approval, responsibilities, and inspections
associated with the building permit.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide technical advice and interpretation to the general
public, contractors, developers and other City departments on matters relating to the

compliance of buildings within the scope of the NBC, NECB, and the NFPA requirements

related to the NBC

  • Monitors and inspects buildings and structures at various stages of completion to ensure
compliance with applicable legislation

  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and Orders pertaining to compliance in accordance
with the NBC, NECB and The Building Bylaw.

  • Review new product requests and alternative solutions.
  • Review proposed developments for compliance with the National Building Code, Building
Bylaw and any other relevant Acts, Bylaws or regulations.

  • Maintain confidentially of information acquired in the course of the review of building
proposals

  • Provide assistance to the Fire Inspectors for NBC, and NFPA related items when
requested.

  • Inspection of new businesses prior to issuance of Business Licenses.
  • Recommend, prepare, and coordinate revisions to bylaws, policies, and practices in
relation to building and development.

  • Prepare monthly reporting to Statistics Canada, and for the general public on building
permit numbers and construction values.

  • Complete quarterly reporting to Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation on construction
projects.

  • Maintain building permit inspection records.
  • Follow up on outstanding building permit inspections.
  • Assist legal counsel in the prosecution of violations of the NBC, NECB, Building Bylaw,
and any other relevant Acts, bylaws regulations or legal standards and provide evidence

and/or testimony in and for court.

  • Maintain and organize the City's building plans inventory.
  • Assist in the preparation of educational materials
  • Process requests for building plans.
  • Prepare all documentation required to attend and testify at a Saskatchewan Construction
Standards Appeal Board hearing.

  • Mentor, coach, and assist in the training of Building Inspectors
  • General Duties
  • Attend to all inquiries through personal, telephone, and written communication.
  • Follow all relevant Acts, regulations, bylaws, agreements, policies, orders and
procedures.

  • Follow all relevant, acts, regulations and policies relating to Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:


  • Licensed as a Class III Building Inspector by Saskatchewan Building Technical Standards
Branch.

  • Valid Driver's License.
  • A. Sc.
T Designation under Technology Professionals Saskatchewan is considered an

asset.

  • Completion of the 10 examinations from the SBOA or other provinces equivalent
examinations required to obtain a Class III Building Official License

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Building Official and/or in a supervisor role in the
construction industry.

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