Competition Number: 25-012

Salary: $59,613.00 - $89,498.00/Year

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Closing Date: May 29, 2025

Position Overview:

The City of Saint John is currently seeking a temporary 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/employment opportunities)

Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.