One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen.  The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

Senior Building and Plumbing Inspector

Are you a seasoned professional with extensive experience in building and plumbing inspections? Do you have a knack for leadership and a passion for enforcing regulations with integrity? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Building and Plumbing Inspector to join our team. This pivotal role involves supervising a group of trades inspectors, conducting complex inspections, and ensuring compliance with building and plumbing bylaws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of a team of trades inspectors and construction site officers. Participate in training new staff members.
• Conduct building or plumbing inspections for special projects, sensitive sites, and staff shortages. Provide expert guidance on complex and controversial issues.
• Act as a key point of contact for discussions with owners, contractors, tradesmen, and architects. Address and resolve problems, investigate complaints, and provide expert advice on bylaws and procedures.
• Recommend changes to policies, procedures, regulations, and bylaws. Prepare comprehensive reports and maintain accurate files and records.
• Engage in committees and projects related to building and plumbing inspections. Recommend and support legal actions for non-compliance and provide evidence in court as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of building and plumbing inspection techniques, principles, and practices, as well as bylaws, regulations, codes, and standards.
• Proven ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others, while maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and bylaws, prepare detailed reports, and review files to recommend legal actions.
• Strong ability to enforce regulations and codes impartially and with good judgement.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 plus post-secondary courses in building construction technology, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable experience as a Building Inspector with some supervisory experience.
• BOABC Building Official Level 3 Certification, BOABC Plumbing Official Level 1 Certification.
• A Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $49.65 - $58.66 (commensurate with experience); and an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan as well as an earned-days-off system. Interested applicants are requested to apply online at www.delta.ca/employment, to competition #24-202 EX by September 13, 2024.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application. Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.