Building Official I​/II​/III

Job Opportunities

The City of White Rock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time 40 Hours

Pay Grade(s):

• Level 1 Building Official – $40.74 - $48.09 per hour
• Level 2 Building Official – $46.07 - $54.44 per hour
• Level 3 Building Official – $50.13 - $59.23 per hour

(2024 Rates)

Hours of Work:

Competition Number: 2026-05

The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.

The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 26,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.

Overview

The Planning & Development Services Department, Building Division, seeks individuals with outstanding work ethic and a safety-first attitude to join their team. The Building Officials are responsible for reviewing, processing, issuing building permits, and providing technical information and assistance, as it relates to fire protection, life safety systems, building structures, health of occupants and energy efficiency, and ensure compliance with building codes, acts, bylaws, standards, and regulations.

The successful candidate will be versatile and experienced with inspections, plan reviews including building, sprinkler and plumbing systems to assess and determine compliance. With exceptional attention to detail and savvy technical knowledge the role processes permit applications for building, sprinkler, plumbing permits; discusses construction, alteration, and repair requirements with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the employer.

Qualifications/Requirements

Applicants must have an Interprovincial Trades Qualification in Carpentry or a diploma from a recognized technical institute in Building Technology and 2 years building design and construction experience. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, and one of the following:

• Level 1 Building Official – Successful completion of the Building Officials Association of BC (BOABC) Level 1 building qualification exams or successful completion of the Level 1 plumbing qualification exam.
• Level 2 Building Official – BOABC Level 2 building certification and Level 1 plumbing certification.
• Level 3 Building Official – BOABC Level 3 building certification and Level 2 plumbing qualification (Level 1 Plumbing certification with Level 2 POIT may be considered)

A comprehensive benefit package is included. Based on a 35‑hour work week, the rate of pay is based on level of certification.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with proof of a safe and responsible driving record;

The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume here.