Building Official

Title: Building Official Department: Community Services Community: Cambridge Bay and Rankin Inlet Requisition Number: 631 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $113,146 - $128,412 per annum, 37.5 hour/week plus a Labour Market Adjustment of $15,000 annually Northern Allowance: $21,309 to $18,887 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: Open Until Filled This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Positions are available in Rankin Inlet (1) and Cambridge Bay (1), Nunavut. Please specify in your cover letter your location preference. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2026. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Reporting to the Chief Building Official (CBO), as the successful candidate you serve as one of the team of territorial regulatory officials responsible for design and delivery of compliance programming to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) and other adopted codes or standards pursuant to the Nunavut Building Code Act (BCA). This position will work independently and as a team member under the supervision of the CBO. Buildings include those used for assembly, institutional, residential, commercial, mercantile and industrial occupancy, and range from simple to complex in size and design. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Department of Community Services The Department of Community Services (CS) in the Government of Nunavut provides essential community-facing services, ensuring accessibility, safety, and economic development across the territory. It oversees economic development, land use planning, consumer affairs, Service Nunavut, tourism and cultural industries, fisheries and sealing, recreation and sports, mining and petroleum, safety services, emergency management, and the Government Liaison Office (GLO). By supporting local businesses and responsible land development, CS fosters sustainable growth while protecting consumer rights and ensuring fair business practices. Safety services and emergency management help safeguard communities by coordinating responses to public safety concerns and natural disasters.

The Building Official serves as a territorial regulatory official responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Building Code of Canada and the National Plumbing Code of Canada. The role involves inspecting various building types, interpreting complex plans, and preparing detailed reports to support community safety and development.

Candidates must be a certified or qualified Building Official with at least four years of experience in an inspection or regulatory capacity. A valid class 5 driver's license and the ability to interpret complex construction plans and specifications are required.

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Defined benefit pension plan • Relocation privileges • Training opportunities • Career advancement • Subsidized staff housing • Northern allowance

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• Building code interpretation
• National Building Code of Canada
• National Plumbing Code of Canada
• Construction inspection
• Plan review
• Regulatory compliance
• Technical reporting
• Briefing note preparation
• Construction practices
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Cross-cultural communication

• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine