- Schedules, prioritizes, and inspects all buildings and other structures and installations during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable codes, bylaws, acts and standards.
- Receives permit applications, conducts a preliminary plan review to ensure all documentation is attached, requests missing information and enters all required information into the computer database.
- Reviews and approves residential and non-complex commercial plans.
- Communicates with contractors, property owners and other concerned parties to explain building code regulations, residential zoning requirements and resolve problems to ensure public health, fire safety and structural sufficiency.
- Patrols assigned areas to ensure that building permits are obtained for all construction activity.
- Maintains physical and electronic records and issues reports of inspections, including action taken and recommendations; conducts subsequent inspections to determine if infractions have been rectified. Issues correction notices, orders to remedy a contravention and stop-work orders when necessary.
- Performs special inspections related to building information abstracts, complaints, fire damaged buildings, building relocations, as well as pre-approval inspections for such things as fireplaces, personal care homes and day care centres.
- Circulates plans for review and approval by all divisions and other civic departments and subsequently reviews approved plans for completeness; prepares plans for permit issuance; notifies the applicant that the permit is ready and issues the building permit.
- Provides brochures and technical assistance related to the National Building Code, the Swimming Pool Bylaw, The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act and regulations under the Act.
- Consults with other civic departments to identify and resolve issues related to missing plan information.
- Assists with the occupancy permit and encroachment agreement processes by gathering related information and coordinating joint inspections with other civic departments as required.
- Assists with the civic addressing process for structures and structure units.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Grade 12 education.
- Possession of a Saskatchewan Journeyman Carpenter Certificate, including completion of a recognized apprenticeship program, plus five years' additional building construction experience.
OR
Graduation from a recognized Architectural Engineering Technology program plus five years' related building construction experience.
- Possession of a valid Level I Saskatchewan Building Official Licence.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within two years after date of hire, Level II and III Saskatchewan Building Officials Licences.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence, and a vehicle suitable for use in the performance of duties.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
- Thorough knowledge of Part 9 of the National Building Code, the Swimming Pool Bylaw, The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act and regulations under the Act.
- Knowledge of the National Building Code, particularly Part 3 and Part 8.
- Knowledge of all pertinent standards, regulations, policies, procedures and bylaws.
- Ability to interpret, and make decisions in accordance with, established polices and procedures.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with people in a tactful, courteous and authoritative manner.
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of technical advancements and changes in the construction industry.
- Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and workflow software.
$5,492.16 to $6,055.16 per month.
City of Saskatoon
222-3rd Avenue N
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada S7K 0J5
www.saskatoon.ca/city-hall/careers-city/current-employment-opportunities/building-inspector-3