- Provide dispatch support for Permits and Inspections programs as assigned by the Supervisor;
- Conduct plans examination of proposals for permit issuance;
- Investigate and ensure processing when unapproved construction activities have not obtained the required permits;
- Respond to requests and conduct detailed inspections of Residential Occupancies pursuant to Bylaw M200 and the Fire Safety Act;
- Prepare, receive, approve, and manage tenders for work required to remedy noncompliant property conditions;
- Provide technical advice regarding the Nova Scotia Building Code and communicate with Professional Architects, Engineers, Contractors, HRM staff, external agencies, and the public;
- Manage and respond to customer service requests and complaints originating from HRM citizens and internal agencies;
- Prepare technical reports, formulate correspondence, and discuss findings in support of the programs;
- Coordinate outside agencies who provide "safety net" services to tenants of residential occupancies during extreme situations, i.e.: Residential Tenancy Program, Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc. QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of a 2-year post-secondary education program in a construction, construction management or construction design related field or Department of Labour trade certification in a building construction related field.
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
- Membership in the NS Building Officials Association and participation in or completion of the Associations Professional Studies Program is considered an asset. Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of HRM Bylaw M200 and its application to existing buildings and occupancies.
- Basic knowledge of the application of the Canadian Building and Fire Codes to new and existing buildings and occupancies.
- Knowledge of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, the Nova Scotia Building Code Act and Regulations, Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act, would be considered an asset.
- Must have a sound knowledge and understanding of common law principals.
- Understanding of precedents resulting from Court and Regulatory Body decisions would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of associated construction approval departments and agencies as well as their related procedures and regulations is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of business related software and technology, i.e. spreadsheets, databases, word processing, email, etc.) Security Clearance Requirements : Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
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Assistant Building Official - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality
Description
8920BR
Assistant Building Official
Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for up to four (4) permanent, full-time positions of Assistant Building Official in the Building and Engineering Standards division of Planning and Development.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
The Assistant Building Official is required to act in concert with other regulatory staff and agencies in order to ensure compliance with construction, development, and other health and safety-related regulations. The Assistant Building Official is primarily responsible for assisting in the delivery of three programs: Construction Approvals, Maintenance of Residential Occupancies, and Rooming House Licensing
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education and Experience:
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communications, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organization & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, values & Ethics, Organizational Awareness
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full Time (up to 4 positions)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week
SALARY: NSGEU 222 level 07, $36.14 per hour
WORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor of Duke Tower (5251 Duke St. Halifax, NS)
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59PM on June 18, 2024.
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
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