CITY OF COLWOOD
JOB POSTING

POSTING ID #: COC20230414_BOI
POSITION TITLE: BUILDING OFFICIAL I
DEPARTMENT: BUILDING & BYLAW
POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME REGULAR, UNION POSITION
POSTING TYPE: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
SALARY: Pay Grade #15 $45.10/hr (2023 rate)
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am – 5pm
BENEFITS: A comprehensive benefits plan as per the terms of the Collective Agreement.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you are able to work on a variety of projects that help guide
community growth and development?

The City of Colwood is a rapidly growing seaside community which is home to nearly 19,000 residents and is
located 25 minutes from downtown Victoria. With a wide variety of simple to complex buildings and planned
development projects within the City, the Building department provides services to protect people and property
by ensuring that newly constructed and renovated buildings conform to codes and regulations.

The City of Colwood has an opportunity for a FULL TIME REGULAR BUILDING OFFICIAL I. This is a UNION
position with CUPE, local 374.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

This position performs skilled work in the inspection of all types of building, building systems, plumbing and the
enforcement of the City’s Building Bylaw, the B.C. Building Code and the B.C. Plumbing Code.
The incumbent is responsible for examining, reviewing, and processing commercial and residential building plans
of moderate complexity relating to new construction, alteration, renovation and repairs, and other applicable
permits issued through the Building Inspection Department. Conduct inspections of work in progress at intervals
to ensure that it is performed according to code requirements. The incumbent shall order compliance when
deficiencies or infractions are discovered. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Manager of
Building Inspections and Bylaw Services and is subject to review.

A complete job description is available at www.colwood.ca/careers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in a local government building department performing building and plumbing inspection

Using the subject line POSTING ID# COC20230414_BOI, please submit your resume and cover letter, in
confidence, to careers@colwood.ca.

A review of applications will begin on April 26, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

BUILDING OFFICIAL I | open until filled