Assistant Building Official

Job Posting

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Successful completion of a 2-year post-secondary education program in a construction, construction management or construction design related field or Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency trade certification in a building construction related field.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
• Membership in the NS Building Officials Association and participation in or completion of the Associations Professional Studies Program is considered an asset.
• Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check. Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organization & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity WORK STATUS: 4 Permanent, Full-Time Positions HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week. Flex options to work outside of these hours & hybrid may be available. SALARY: NSGEU 222 level 07, $37.22 per hour WORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor of Duke Tower (5251 Duke St. Halifax, NS) CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm Tuesday, October 20, 2026 This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates. Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted. To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax (position # 78628116, 72289187, 78628115, 72281644)