Housing Inspector
(Technical Services Inspector 1)
$44,382 to $55,666 per annum
Open Competition

The Department of Social Development has an opening for a Housing Inspector in the Miramichi region.

The major duties of this position are to conduct building inspections for a variety of housing programs on government owned as well as on private residences, to ensure compliance with plans, contracts, regulations, codes and standards; to assess the condition of these buildings and make recommendations for necessary repair work; to prepare technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, detailed cost analysis and completing the EcoEnergy evaluations under the Provincial Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program. Above duties require an understanding of the National Building Code and how it applies to the construction industry. Inspections include but are not limited to structural, ventilation, plumbing, heating and electrical energy efficient components. The candidate must possess strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills, as well as independent judgement within the framework of governing regulations, laws, codes and policies. Travel throughout the region is required.

Qualifications: 

Candidates should have graduated from a two (2) year civil engineering technology program and possess a minimum of one (1) year experience in building construction and/or building inspection or have graduated from a (1) year carpentry certification program and possess a minimum of three (3) years experience in building construction and/or building inspection. Civil engineering technology program graduates should be eligible for and maintain membership in the NB Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.  Candidates should have successfully completed the EcoEnergy certification or must successfully complete once hired. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

Note: Applicants are required to demonstrate on their applications how they have acquired the qualifications and skills required for this position.

Your resume should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate the above noted qualifications will not be given consideration under this competition.

Applications can be received through mail, email or online.

This competition will close November 27, 2009.

Applications must indicate competition number 2009-SD-036-CB. 

Social Development
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB  
E3B 1E7

Telephone: (506) 462-5096

E-mail: HumanResources.sd@gnb.ca

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a scent-reduced environment. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies. Subject to the response to the competition, education and experience requirements may be raised.