Building Inspector/Plan Checker - Kelowna, Canada - City of Kelowna

Description

Position Details

Posting Information Posting Number CK53262P Position Title Building Inspector/Plan Checker No. of Staff Required 1 Position Type FT If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A Position Groups CUPE Civic Division Planning & Development Services (DV144) Department Development Services (DP148) Branch Building Inspections (BR149) Organizational Information Purpose of your Position - Non Union Classification Summary - Union Picture yourself as a Building Inspector/ Plan Checker with a municipality striving to be the best mid-sized City in North America. Using your related experience, you will examine plans and authorize construction for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, subdivision, lot development, and site grading/drainage work. You will conduct site inspections of works and subdivision development to ensure compliance with BC Building Codes and City approved subdivision bylaws and guidelines.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in customer service, conflict resolution, and use a balanced approach and mature judgment in decision making. Duties - Union

Reviews building plans for compliance to building codes, fire codes, zoning bylaw, development permits, legal documents registered against the property, building bylaws, sign bylaws and various other City regulations and policies.

Compiles non-conforming items on building permits applications and provides revisions required to the plans for compliance to the regulations.

Issues and monitors building permits and occupancy permits.

Ensures appropriate fees are being collected.

Provides onsite inspections for compliance to various building codes, standards and bylaws and produces a written inspection report(s) outlining deficiencies; follows up for compliance; inputs inspection data to communicate status.

Enforces illegal construction and related bylaw violations; issues stop work orders.

Responds to phone, email and in-person inquiries from the public and staff regarding City bylaws, building code requirements and the status of plans in the review process; problem-solves issues to expedite timely processing, inspection and release of building permits.

Serves as a technical resource to the public and other City staff. Interprets and ensures consistent application of BC Building Code, bylaws and other regulatory requirements, including providing professional assessments and evaluations.

Applies effective conflict resolution skills in dealing with sensitive issues, public complaints and enforcing BC Building Code and City bylaw compliance.

Maintains expertise by keeping updated with changes and technological innovations in the building industry; attends training courses to attain and maintain Registered Building Official designation.

Provides a leadership role to other Building Inspector/Plan Checker Staff.

Performs work safely and in accordance with all health and safety regulations, policies and safe work procedures.

Results and Activities - Non union Credentials - Union

Building or Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent education (ie. Red Seal)

BOABC Certification Level III preferred; Level I & II may also be considered

Experience

Service Excellence

Attention to Detail

Conflict Resolution

Computer Literacy

Problem Solving

People Management

Professional Credibility

BC Drivers License – Class 5

Knowledge - Non Union Skills & Abilities - Non Union Competencies Posting Text Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicant Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority; applications must be received by 4:00pm on April 16, 2024.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver's Abstract to attach, as these are required
documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver's Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating "Driver's Abstract is on order" or "Do not possess a Driver's Licence".

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply Additional Hiring Information Pay Rate Starts at $50.66 per hour with a 2-step progression to $53.79 per hour for a BOABC Level III Posting Date 04/10/2024 Closing Date 04/30/2024 Days of Work Monday to Friday Standard Hours per Day 7 Hours of Work 8-4 Work Location CITY HALL Specify Work Location 2nd floor

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

Other Document 1

Other Document 2