Description
Building Official I
Regular Full-Time – Pay Grade 13 ($42.33 – $45.74/hour – 2024 Rates)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the ləkʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
Are you a highly skilled Building Official I ready to take on a pivotal role? The District of Oak Bay is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Community Building and Planning Services Department. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in BC Building and Plumbing Codes, contribute directly to the safety and development of Oak Bay, and advance your career in a supportive environment.
Reporting to the Director of Community Building and Planning Services, the Building Official I performs skilled work involving plan reviews and inspections, primarily for standard buildings and structures, along with the application, interpretation and enforcement of building and plumbing codes, regulations and local bylaws pertaining to construction and land development within the District.
Our ideal candidate has their high school graduation, two years of directly related experience, along with either a directly related Trades Qualification, or a Building Technology Diploma from a recognized college or technical institute (in the absence of a Trades Qualification or Building Technology Diploma, we seek a candidate with their high school graduation and at least six years of directly related experience). Level 1 Building Inspection Certification issued by the Building Officials Association of British Columbia and a valid and subsisting BC Driver’s License are also required. Please note that the use of a personal vehicle for municipal business may be required. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
We want to hear from you if you are qualified and thrive on the challenges this position has to offer. Please apply in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on July 16, 2025, with a resume and cover letter to:
oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.