Plumbing and Gas Inspector

Plumbing and Gas Inspector 1

Competition No:

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $7,319 – 7,629 – 7,946 – 8,285 – 8,647/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly;
Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘Q’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 9/23/25

This is regulatory and inspectional work of a technical nature involving the inspection of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing, sewer and gas installations to ensure compliance to municipal standards, codes, by‑laws, and applicable Regulations and Acts. The work involves responsibility for approving or rejecting inspected work. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgement in making technical decisions and interpreting applicable regulations.

Work performance is reviewed by a supervisor for technical adequacy, consistency and conformance with established practices. Performs related work as required.

• Inspect new and existing plumbing, sewer, and gas installations for compliance with municipal standards, codes, by‑laws, and applicable regulations and acts.
• Approve or reject inspected work and exercise independent judgement on technical decisions.
• Prepare reports, write objection notices, and maintain records related to work.
• Enforce rules and ordinances with tact and diplomacy while establishing effective working relationships with owners, tradesmen, contractors, and others.
• Review work performance for technical adequacy, consistency, and conformance with established practices.
• Perform related work as required.

• Completion of Grade 12 and completion of plumbing trade apprenticeship.
• Sound experience as a journeyperson plumber and gas fitter, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of plumbing, gas fitting, hydronic heating and sewer-connection codes and standards and of the by‑laws related thereto.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing and gas trades.
• Ability to understand and interpret building plans and recognize requirements relating to plumbing, gas, sewer installations and drainage installations.
• BC Driver’s License.
• B.C. Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing & Class B Gas Fitter Certificate.
• Certificate of Competency as a Gas Inspector (Safety Officer), Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia Plumbing Level 1 Qualification or enrollment in the Level 1 Plumbing Program with qualification within 6 months of hire date.
• Subsequent requirement:
  Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia Plumbing Level 2 Qualification or enrollment in the Level 2 Plumbing Program with qualification within 12 months of hire date.
• Backflow Assembly Tester Certification is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the Building Department is essential.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome! Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

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