Building Inspector/development Officer - Selkirk, Canada - City of Selkirk

City of Selkirk

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Selkirk, Canada

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Description

Position Title:
Building Inspector/Development Officer

Competition No:2023-29

Department:
Sustainable Economic Development

Close Date:
June 26th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

Position Details:

Probation Rate:
$38.00

CBA Rate_

Regular Rate:
$40.00

CBA Rate_

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Employment Type:
Permanent

About Us:

Located 20 minutes from Winnipeg, Selkirk is a vibrant small city with a hometown feel. Our close
- knit community loves to celebrate, learn and explore in the company of good neighbours. All through the year, there are many opportunities to enjoy local talent, learn about our past and seek out new interests.

The Opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Director of Sustainable Economic Development, the incumbent is responsible for the on-site building and plumbing inspections within the City of Selkirk for structures that fall under Part 9 and Part 3 of the current Manitoba Building and Plumbing Codes.

In consultation with the Director the incumbent is responsible for initiating changes, interpretation and enforcement of the City's Building By-law.

Job Duties:

Inspections
Review construction proposals to determine compliance with the requirements of the

Manitoba Building Code, Plumbing Code, Building By-Law or any other relevant by-law or regulation.

Review development proposals to determine compliance with planning, zoning bylaws and policies.
Issue permits such as, but not limited to, building, plumbing, moving, occupancy, and stop work orders.
Perform necessary inspections to ensure compliance with Manitoba Building Code,

Plumbing Code, Building By-Law or any other relevant by-law or regulation and maintain inspection reports.

Monitor and work with By-Law officers to ensure enforcement of the building and zoning by

- laws.

Support the ongoing revision and improvement of building bylaws, zoning bylaws, and other regulations.
Development Officer
Guide the development and continuous improvement of the City's building bylaw.
Meet with developers to discuss their proposals and offer advice and guidance in the development permit process.
Accurately provides development and building requirement and other related planning information and guidance to internal and external customers.
Assists Planner with ensuring good land use planning.
Administrative
Provide progress reports, updates, and communication to the Director on all projects, activities and initiatives.
Attend and participate in professional development to keep updated of best practices.
Support the ongoing revision and improvement of building, zoning, and other bylaw and regulations.
Exceptional Citizen Service
Ensure the efficient and effective provision of services to Citizens and respond to inquiries from the public and other Departments.
Assist Citizen _Support _Representatives by providing essential information to respond to citizen inquiries efficiently.
As part of environmental stewardship to improve City practices and services, responsible to prepare reports, policies, procedures, and programs for accomplishing approved objectives.
Respond to inquiries from Senior Management.
Work cooperatively with all City Departments and personnel to support corporate initiatives.
Liaise with The Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner, and Provincial and Municipal Officials
Capital Asset Management Program
Understand and comply with the City's Capital Asset Management policies.
Support the development and delivery of the City's Capital Asset Management Program by providing professional advice and undertaking related tasks as needed.
Responds to complaints from the general public received through Citizen _Support._
Responds to fire reports sent by Protective Services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

1. Education, Knowledge and Experience

Minimum Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Building construction trades certificate
Housing and Part 9 Buildings CBCO designation through the Manitoba Building Officials

Association (MBOA)

Part 3 CBCO designation through the Manitoba Building Officials Association (MBOA) or successfully completed the Part 3 Building Officials Exam offered through the Medical

Emergency Services College (MESC)

5 years related experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of building materials and methods of construction.
Good knowledge of Planning Act, building and related bylaws and codes to be followed with a thorough knowledge after training.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to read building plans and specifications.
Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and corre