Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Climate Action, Planning & Development
STATUS: Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: Two
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week
SALARY: See below*
Reporting to the Manager of Building, as a building or plumbing official, you will have the opportunity to perform the full range of building and plumbing inspection services including plan review and field inspections. Our building and plumbing officials support the delivery of our legislatively mandated core services of protecting life, health and welfare of our community through compliance with applicable codes and standards. As the primary liaison with partners in the building process, you will play an integral role providing guidance and enforcement. We are seeking to fill two regular full-time union positions; working 35 hours per week, eligible for hybrid work and a compressed workweek.
There has never been a better time to leave your current employer and join the City of New Westminster’s building division team! We are seeking all levels of plumbing and building officials and will tailor an opportunity that matches your unique experience, qualifications and interest. As you gain experience at the City, and obtain higher BOABC qualifications, you could be eligible for succession opportunities with greater responsibility and pay. Mirroring BOABC requirements, you will be matched based on the following:
Building Official or Plumbing Official 1
• BOABC/POABC level 1 qualification or in the process of achieving it
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Two years of experience working as a building or plumbing official
• Considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyman level or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution
• $40.76 to $48.07 per hour plus benefits, depending on experience and service (2024 rates, PG23)*
Building Official or Plumbing Official 2
• BOABC/POABC level 2 qualification or Level 1 and in the process of achieving Level 2
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Three years of experience working as a building official or four years working as a plumbing official
• Considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyman level or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, municipal plan checking and/or building construction industry
• $46.07 to $54.44 per hour plus benefits, depending on experience and service (2024 rates, PG26)*

Building Official or Plumbing Official 3
• BOABC Level 3 Certification
• POABC Level 2 Certification
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Four years of experience working as a building or plumbing official
• Considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyman level or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, municipal plan checking and/or building construction industry
• $50.13 to $59.23 per hour plus benefits, depending on experience and service (2024 rates, PG28)*

If this opportunity appeals to you and you are doing similar building or plumbing official work, we want to hear from you!
Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by October 25, 2024.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: • BOABC/POABC level 1, 2 or 3 qualification or in the process of achieving it

Required skills: • Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC • Two years of experience working as a building or plumbing official

Additional skills / Assets: • Considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyman level or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street