Building Official I - Regina, Canada - City of Regina

City of Regina

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Regina, Canada

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Description

Openings: 1

Type of Posting:
Internal & External

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

Date Posted:
May 16, 2023

Closing Date:
May 26, 2023

Profession:
Inspectors & Regulatory Officers

Experience Level(s): Intermediate

Desired Employment Status:
Permanent

Education Level(s): Diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology and Building Official Class I Licence, Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations

Job ID: 1416

Position Summary

This position is r esponsible to undertake residential permit review and building inspection within the Building Official 1 licence category to ensure and enforce compliance authorized by the Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act and the National Building Code of Canada.

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.
Reviews and approves private swimming pool 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 report 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/representative, provides inspection reports with deficiencies, and responds to questions
Performs duties of Permit Desk including receiving and processing building permits, ensures compliance, takes fees and payments and completes day end balancing reports
Responds to customer inquiries and requests for information (ad hoc and service requests)

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of National Building Code of Canada, Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards 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
Knowledge of National Building Code of Canada, Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards 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 Education & Experience
Completion of diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology
Job-specific licences and certifications relevant for specific operations, equipment, tools, and health and safety
Building Official Class 1 Licence, Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations
Class 5 driver's licence
Minimum of two years previous and on-the-job work experience Working/Other Conditions

Must possess or ability to possess a Building Officials Class 1 license within 6 months of employment as set out in the requirements of the Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have available the use of a vehicle
Work is divid