Building Official I - Regina, Canada - City of Regina

City of Regina

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Regina, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Openings:
Up to 2

Type of Posting:
Internal & External

Location Name:
City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Date Posted:
August 2, 2023

Closing Date:
August 16, 2023

Profession:
Inspectors & Regulatory Officers

Experience Level(s): Entry-Level

Desired Employment Status:
Permanent

Job ID: 1633

Duties & Responsibilities:

Inspects new and existing one and two unit residential buildings including secondary suites and demolition within the Building Official 1 licence category.

Inspects private swimming pool permits for compliance with The Private Swimming Pool Bylaw.

Liaises with developer/contractor/applicant/property owner and staff to ensure awareness of all appropriate approval conditions and responsibilities associated with building permit.

Provides technical and regulatory advice and interpretation for residential construction.
Inspects, measures, and validates progress and construction of designated projects within the Building Official 1 licence category.
Maintains comprehensive inspection and violation records including photographs, sketches, diagrams, and other relevant written reports, notices, and data.
Prepares monthly reports on activities including status of inspections and deficiencies.
Drafts orders for building compliance officer review.
Initiates prosecutions and provides evidence/testimony in court for violations.
Contacts and interacts with property owners/representatives, provides inspection reports with deficiencies, and responds to questions.

Performs duties of Permit Desk including receiving, processing and cancelling of building permits, ensuring compliance, taking fees and payments and completing day end balancing reports.

Responds to customer inquiries and requests for information (ad hoc and service requests).
Maintains filing systems i n accordance with branch procedure and corporate records management policies and procedures.

Participates, under the capacity of a Building Official, in the Housing Standards Enforcement Team (HSET) in collaboration with the Bylaw Enforcement Officer III in Bylaw Enforcement, as required.

This includes collaboration with other City departments, external agencies, provincial and federal governments and other agencies to resolve and complex and sensitives issues.

Other Duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of National Building Code of Canada, The Construction Codes Act, and building construction standards, policies, procedures, methods, and practices
Knowledge of inspection practices and materials used in construction (types of wood, concrete, ICF, etc.)
Knowledge of office administration processes and customer/client services
Knowledge of specific branch as well as the broader division/departments/branches
Knowledge of relevant collective agreements, bylaws, policies and procedures, and legislation, including health and safety standards
Knowledge of job-related office productivity software, internet browsers and search engines, enterprise software, discipline-specific software, and technology devices
Explains, clarifies, and exchanges technical and process information
Delivers and discusses contentious messages/information which may be resisted
Uses calming and de-escalation techniques
Coordinates with internal staff and external stakeholders for process, steps, and actions
Reads and interprets plans, sketches, blueprints, and drawings
Identifies issues, consults, and follows policies, procedures, and processes in order to achieve compliance
Prioritizes and adapts activities in accordance with daily/weekly/annual schedule within defined timelines/deadlines
Provides ideas and suggestions to improve work processes
Contributes to a positive experience through provision of customer service, technical information, and providing services
Contributes to health, safety, and well-being self and others
Contributes to completion of work unit activities through completion of sequenced tasks/workflow
Adherence to Saskatchewan Building Official's Association Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
Limits potential liability for the City

Education & Experience:

Completion of diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology, or equivalent, such as Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter certificate.
Job-specific licences and certifications relevant for specific operations, equipment, tools, and health and safety
Building Official Class 1 Licence
Class 5 driver's licence
Minimum of two years previous and on-the-job work experience

Working/Other Conditions:

Work is divided between office and site inspections
Personal protective equipment is required for inspections
Work alone procedures are followed
Exposure to adverse weather and temperatures
Enters private residences and commercial properties
Exposure to biological and chemical agents
Exposure to dirt, dust, grime
Works in confined spaces
Exposure to stressful experiences/interaction with parties who may be upset, angry, and