Government of Nunavut · 10 hours ago
Building Official
Cambridge, MA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe Government of Nunavut is committed to strengthening its unique model of governance and ensuring compliance with building codes. The Building Official will be responsible for administering the Nunavut Building Code Act, ensuring that new buildings are safe and compliant, while also providing guidance on policy development and stakeholder engagement.
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Responsibilities
Serve as one of the team of territorial regulatory officials responsible for design and delivery of compliance programming to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) and other adopted codes or standards pursuant to the Nunavut Building Code Act (BCA)
Work independently and as a team member under the supervision of the CBO
Administer the principle objective of the BCA, ensuring all new buildings are safe and compliant with the NBC, NPC, as well as other codes or standards adopted by the territory
Provide advice and recommendation on policy and program development, stakeholder engagement and issues resolutions
Contribute toward the development of public information, information dissemination and respond to information requests
Qualification
Required
Good understanding of general construction practices, preferably including experience in the North
Ability to demonstrate expertise in the interpretation and application of Canada's model construction codes with emphasis on the NBC and NPC
Excellent written and verbal skills for preparing and presenting written reports, briefing notes and other correspondence
Ability to read and accurately interpret plans and specifications of any complexity
Certified, licensed or qualified Building Official as recognized in one or more Canadian province(s) or territories
Minimum of four (4) years' experience in an inspection or a regulatory capacity
Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
Preferred
Degree in architecture or engineering
Certificate or diploma in architectural technology or engineering technician or technologist
Journeyperson designation with a red seal in a construction related trade
Certificate of qualification in the construction related trade issued under the “Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certifications Act”
Fluency in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun and/or French
Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut
Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment
Benefits
Medical and dental benefits
A defined benefit pension plan
Relocation privileges
Opportunities for training and career advancement
Company
Government of Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut provides competitive compensation and employment opportunities in a wide range of areas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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