Temporary Assistant Building Inspector (Up to 2 years)

Job summary

Inspect the construction and occupancy of new and existing buildings, and related property activities, to ensure they meet applicable building codes and by-laws. Check that work follows designs approved during permitting and work with individuals to achieve compliance before determining whether further corrective action is needed.

Job details

Competition Number 26-004 Salary $61,043.00 - $91,646.00/Year Job Type Temporary Full Time Closing Date October 18, 2026 Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Position Overview Please note: This posting will remain posted until the position has been filled. The City of Saint John is currently seeking an Assistant Building Inspector. This position will ensure that the construction and occupancy of new and existing buildings, or other property related activities, meet minimum acceptable standards as established by building codes and related by-laws. The incumbent in this position will determine if the work related to the design approved during the permitting process is being completed in accordance with established standards. The Assistant Building Inspector works with individuals to achieve compliance with these standards before more corrective actions are determined to be required. Essential Qualifications The successful candidate will have a college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent two-year program. Membership in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT) is required, once the incumbent is eligible. There is a requirement to obtain Level 3 certification in the New Brunswick Building Officials Association (NBBOA) once actively working in the position. The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (careers) Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Inspect the construction and occupancy of new and existing buildings, and related property activities, to ensure they meet applicable building codes and by-laws. Check that work follows designs approved during permitting and work with individuals to achieve compliance before determining whether further corrective action is needed.

Requirements

A college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent two-year program, is required. Membership in NBSCETT is required once eligible, and the successful applicant must obtain Level 3 NBBOA certification after starting the position.

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building Inspection
• Building Codes
• By-Law Compliance
• Construction Standards
• Occupancy Standards
• Permit Review
• Design Compliance
• Property Inspection
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector

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