Building/Fire Inspector

The District Planning Commission provides building inspection, planning and development services for the Counties of Antigonish, Richmond, Victoria, Inverness and the Towns of Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury. We are looking for those interested in applying for our opening as a building/fire inspector.

As one of a team of building inspectors, this person will perform a variety of tasks primarily from the Arichat Office related to the administration of the Fire Safety Act and the National Building Code. Among the specific duties, this person will respond to public inquiries, receive and review building plans, issue development and building permits and inspect ongoing construction to ensure compliance with the National Building Code, do field work related to the issuing of civic addresses, do inspections related to the requirements of the Fire Safety Act, and the Dangerous and Unsightly Premises provisions of the Municipal Government Act and will be responsible for all of their own correspondence.

Qualifications

Priority will be given to applicants with certification as a CBO (Level 1 or 2) Building Inspector in the Nova Scotia Building Officials Association; however, District Planning will consider a Professional Engineer; Certified Engineering Technologist; or Certification from other Provinces as Equivalents. We do however encourage applicants with experience in the construction field as we have filled this position in the past at an Assistant Building Official level and then provided the required training for certification.

As well as the above, applicants will be able to deal with the members of the public in a tactful and professional manner; have a working knowledge of personal computers; hold a valid Drivers License and have access to a vehicle in good working order. The salary range for this position is $58,140 to $75,480, commensurate with experience, certification level or equivalent qualifications. Cover letters and resumes including the names of at least two references will be received until 4:30 p.m., Friday December 6, 2024.

John Bain, Director
Eastern District Planning Commission
606 Reeves Street, Unit 3
Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2R7
www.edpc.ca