New Job Plan Checker In British Columbia

Job Posting
Nelson, BC

The Regional District of Central Kootenay

PLAN CHECKER Reporting to the Building Manager, the Plan Checker will leverage their experience and knowledge of the BC Building
Code, RDCK Building Bylaw, other codes and standards,

bylaws and regulations to act as a key technical resource to

Full Time the Building Department.

This role works collaboratively with the Building team

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is (including: Building Administrative Assistants, Development

inviting applications for a Plan Checker position in Technician, Building/Plumbing Officials) during the initial

Nelson. stages of the permitting process for Part 9 buildings, to
review applicant building plans for completeness of

information and regulatory compliance to applicants.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:  Considerable knowledge of the BC Building Code, Plumbing 
Post-secondary diploma in Building Sciences, Science or Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards

trade certification in Building and/or Plumbing. A minimum and relevant federal, provincial and municipal statutes,

of 2 years of related experience may be considered as an regulations and bylaws.

equivalent qualification; 

Level 1 Qualification with the Building Officials Association More Information and How To Apply:
of British Columbia; For more detailed information about this role including a full 

Level 1 Qualification with the Plumbing Inspectors list of required knowledge, skills and abilities, please see the

Association of British Columbia or eligibility to attain posted Job Description. The successful candidate will

preferred; demonstrate excellent customer service skills, communicating 

Satisfactory Criminal Record; and directly with customers and their representatives to reach
their desired outcome in a timely manner, reducing effort, 

Valid BC Drivers License and satisfactory Drivers Abstract.
cost and time for applicants and RDCK staff. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience

may be considered.
This is a full time position of 35 hours per week and offers a

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation time,
extended health and dental coverage and a generous pension 

Eye for detail, and ability to interpret building blueprints,
plan.

construction plans, maps, legal descriptions, rights of way,

easements and covenants, and technical reports with This posting, along with a detailed job description, can be
accuracy and precision in a high volume work environment found on our website at www.rdck.ca/jobs.
under tight time constraints; 

Familiar with construction methods, materials and practices To apply please complete our online form which can be found
in the construction industry; maintaining up-to-date here: Employment Application.
knowledge of emerging methods and materials; 

Demonstrated technical writing skills, problem solving skills
Applications submitted in the form of a resume & cover letter

and the ability to convey technical information to a wide
audience; will be accepted until 9:00am March 20, 2023