Building Inspector

Overview

The City of Burnaby is recruiting a Building Inspector to perform building inspectional and regulatory work to ensure compliance with the Building, Zoning and Sign by-laws and BC Building Code. The successful candidate may be hired into a Building Inspector 1, Building Inspector 2 or Building Inspector 3 position, depending on qualifications. The position offers opportunities for professional development and growth within Building Inspection, with increasing complexity and scope across levels.

• Inspect construction projects for compliance with applicable bylaws and codes and issue inspection notices.
• Advise appropriate persons and agencies of required construction changes or corrections.
• Provide technical assistance as required.
• Survey fire-damaged buildings prior to repair.
• Provide factual evidence in court as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

• Completion of grade 12 and graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Building Technology, or completion of a recognized carpentry trade apprenticeship.
• A Building Inspector 1 requires sound experience as a Plan Checker 1 or an equivalent combination of training and experience, and successful completion of the BOABC Level 1 Exam (Qualification) or enrollment in Level 1 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) with qualification within 12 months.
• A Building Inspector 2 requires sound experience as a Plan Checker 2 or Building Inspector 1, and successful completion of the BOABC Level 2 Exam (Qualification) or enrollment in Level 2 BOIT with qualification within 18 months.
• A Building Inspector 3 requires considerable experience as a Building Technologist or Building Inspector 2 and successful completion of the BOABC Level 3 Exam (Qualification) or enrollment in Level 3 BOIT with qualification within 24 months; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, along with BOABC qualification.
• A valid BC Driver’s Licence is required.

• Pay Rates:
  Building Inspector 1 — $37.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates);
  Building Inspector 2 — $40.74 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates);
  Building Inspector 3 — $48.09 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates).
• Location:
  City Hall

This is an auxiliary position; hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM.

Please apply online at  This position will be open until filled.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. For inquiries, contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your online application at

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and traditional territories. We encourage learning about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands for thousands of years. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workforce reflecting our community, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.