Posted 20 months ago
Building Inspector III
@ City of Yellowknife
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
The City of Yellowknife is hiring a Building Inspector III in its Planning and Development Department. The role leads complex plan reviews, inspections and regulatory project work, and mentors Building Inspector I and II staff. The posting states a starting salary of $115,231 and a defined benefit pension plan.
Responsibilities:
- Lead complex plan reviews and inspections
- Carry out regulatory project work
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the inspection team
- Mentor and review work of Building Inspector I and II
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in architectural, mechanical or engineering discipline
- Level III certification from a provincial Building Officials Association
- Six or more years of experience
- Valid Class 5 drivers' licence
- Strong computer skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-03-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Level III Building Officials Association certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Architectural, Mechanical, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Yellowknife
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications. We are currently seeking a dynamic and driven individual to assume the rewarding position of Building Inspector III with the Planning and Development Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Manager, Lands & Building Services, the Building Inspector III leads complex plan reviews, inspections, and regulatory project work, providing detailed explanations as required, in support of the City's short- and long-term strategic objectives. This position will assist with the coordination of the day-to-day operations and provide mentorship, review and guidance to the Building Inspector I and II positions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for the position include a Post-secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the role such as Architectural, Mechanical and/or Engineering combined with Level III Certification from the Building Officials Association of any province with six or more years' experience.
The work requires considerable knowledge of building construction materials and methods, stages of construction, plumbing, heating and ventilation codes, and regulations and techniques regarding energy-efficient building practices. Also required would be the ability to handle a complex and varied workload, the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively and diplomatically, strong computer skills including using a variety of related software, and a valid Class 5 drivers' license.
SALARY
The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $115,231, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, and monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450.
Qualified applicants are required to apply as soon as possible. Interviews are ongoing and the position will remain open until filled.
Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.
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