Location
Régina, SK | Canada
Job description
Openings : 1
Type of Posting: Internal & External
Location Name : City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
Date Posted : March 6, 2024
Closing Date: March 13, 2024
Profession : Inspectors & Regulatory Officers
Experience Level(s) : Intermediate
Desired Employment Status : Casual full-time, up to a year with possible extension
Education Level(s) : Post Secondary
Job ID : 2047
Position Summary
We are seeking a candidate who is looking for their next opportunity as a knowledgeable Building Official 1 with the City of Regina. This position is responsible for undertaking a variety of inspections and enforcement authorized by Construction Codes Act respecting residential buildings that contain one or two dwelling units as well as secondary suites and private swimming pools. This includes the examination and evaluation of such permit applications to insure the effective enforcement of municipal bylaws, building codes, and related provincial statutes to achieve regulatory compliance. This position reports to either the Supervisor, Permit Processing or the Supervisor, Residential Inspections. 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 building, and demolition permit applications within the Building Official 1 licence category.
- Reviews and approves private swimming pool applications 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 reports 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/representatives, provides inspection reports with deficiencies, and responds to questions.
- Performs duties of Permit Desk including receiving, processing and cancelling of building permits, ensuring compliance, taking fees and payments and completing day end balancing reports.
- Responds to customer inquiries and requests for information (ad hoc and service requests).
- Maintains filing systems in accordance with branch procedure and corporate records management policies and procedures.
- Completes searches, inputs data, validates data, modifies data, exports and generates reports and lists from programs and applications.
- 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.
- Other Duties as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of National Building Code of Canada, The Construction Codes 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
Explains, clarifies, and exchanges technical and process information
Delivers and discusses contentious messages/information which may be resisted
Uses calming and de-escalation techniques
Coordinates with internal staff and external stakeholders for process, steps, and actions
Reads and interprets plans, sketches, blueprints, and drawings
Identifies issues, consults, and follows policies, procedures, and processes in order to achieve compliance
Prioritizes and adapts activities in accordance with daily/weekly/annual schedule within defined timelines/deadlines
Provides ideas and suggestions to improve work processes
Contributes to a positive experience through provision of customer service, technical information, and providing services
Contributes to health, safety, and well-being self and others
Contributes to completion of work unit activities through completion of sequenced tasks/workflow
Adherence to Saskatchewan Building Official’s Association Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
Limits potential liability for the City Education & Experience
Completion of a two (2) year diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology or educational equivalent such as Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter and at least two (2) years related experience working in a building construction or inspection environment. The Good Stuff
Earned Days Off (EDO) every 3rd week.
Benefits package after working 1907 hours, which includes Health/Dental/Basic Group Life, with optional Civic Pension Plan with Employer Contributions.
Supported educational programs to enhance employee knowledge and skills through our Educational Assistance Program. Options for Long-term learning programs to provide opportunities for employees to work towards a designation, degree, etc.,
50% off admission to City leisure facilities (Swimming, etc.),
An inclusive and diverse work culture 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 divided between office and site inspections
Personal protective equipment is required for inspections
Work alone procedures are followed
Exposure to adverse weather and temperatures
Enters private residences and commercial properties
Exposure to biological and chemical agents
Exposure to dirt, dust, grime
Works in confined spaces
✓ Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.
✓ Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy , the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
✓ Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 7
Division: City Planning & Community Development
Department: Planning & Development Services
Hourly Salary: $29.98 - $38.72
Annual Salary: $57,160.00 - $73,824.00
The City of Regina acknowledges that we are on Treaty 4 Territory, and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We want to show our recognition and respect to the Nations and the ancestors of this territory, we are grateful for the privilege to be here, to co-exist. We recognize that much of the harms of the past have shaped our relationship; we are committed to our work of building trust. We hope for good and everlasting relationships to create true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
Regina is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please note in your application or contact 306-777-7000.
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$29.98 - $38.72 per hour
