Building Inspector
$44.27 per hourRegional District of East Kootenay
Regional District of East Kootenay Building Inspector I, II or III
Cranbrook, BC
Nestled within the beautiful Rocky and Purcell Mountains, in the southeast corner of British Columbia, the East Kootenay region is a four-season destination. The region boasts unlimited year-round outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, golfing, boating, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, mountaineering, white-water rafting, and snowmobiling. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) serves over 60,000 permanent residents and approximately 25,000 to 30,000 seasonal residents. The region is diverse, and home to several unincorporated communities, eight municipalities, and four First Nations communities.
The Building Department is looking for an experienced and customer service-focused Building Inspector. Reporting to the Building Manager, the Building Inspector is responsible for reviewing residential and commercial building plans, conducting site inspections, and issuing building permits to comply with applicable bylaws, codes, and regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess a Level 1 or higher qualification for both Building and Plumbing qualifications or have the ability to obtain Level 1 within 6 months, with the Building Officials Association of BC. As well, the candidate would preferably have 1 or more years year of experience as a Building Inspector, however suitable candidates with a combination of related education and experience, and the ability to enroll in the Building Official In-Training program will be considered. This position will be based out of the Columbia Valley, B.C. office.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Level 1 Building and Plumbing qualifications with the Building Officials Association of BC.
- A diploma in Architectural and Building Technology, or related field.
- Minimum one year experience as a Building Inspector.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of building construction methods and materials, building and plumbing codes, zoning bylaws, and regulations affecting the construction and renovation of buildings.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to read blueprints and legal maps.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with the general public, contractors and trades people.
The RDEK offers an attractive total compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a modified work week, and learning opportunities. This is a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) Union position with an hourly rate of $44.27 - $52.31 (depending on BOABC Certification Level).
If you are interested in joining an organization with a reputation of being a great place to work, and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter with references, in confidence, by 1:30 pm MST on June 22, 2026 :
Human Resources
Email: ***email_hidden*** [MS Word format or PDF]
Please quote: 2026-26
Information on our organization and copies of complete job descriptions for Building Inspector 1, 2 and 3 are available on the RDEK website ( ). We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
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