At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with building codes and oversee sprinkler permit processes.
- Company: Join the City of Vancouver, a leader in sustainability and public service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive environment welcoming all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant city while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience with building codes required.
The predicted salary is between 117909 - 147377 $ per year.
Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.
With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.
Main Purpose and Function
The Building Code Engineer is responsible for complex advisory work which involves making independent and technical interpretations and decisions on behalf of the Chief Building Official with regard to the Vancouver Building By-law and Vancouver Fire By-law (code) as they relate to permitting. This position oversees the sprinkler permit process in the Building Review Branch and ensures that all required information is provided by the Professional Engineer or fire protection applicant for Sprinkler Permit Applications submitted through this technical stream. This position also plans, coordinates and directs the activities of the Project Coordinators engaged in fire protection plans examination and sprinkler permit issuance.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Authorizes Sprinkler and Building Permit Issuance (compliance with the Building By-law and related NFPA standards).
- Comments, interprets and applies the intent and purpose of the Building By-law and related NFPA standards to projects as required.
- Manages sprinkler permit applications and completes direct technical review of complex projects.
- Resolves questions and problems from Professional Engineers and fire protection designers/contractors and from novice general public.
- Works with CBO staff to provide detailed technical analysis of Alternative Solutions.
- Facilitates discussions with design professionals, consultants, contractors and developers regarding the interpretation of various by-laws, codes, standards and guidelines and assisting applicants in understanding the regulations that affect construction and plans approval.
- Provides specialized advice and answers technical questions from the City’s Inspection, Fire Services and Engineering staff.
- Supervises and mentors several specialized technical staff (Project Coordinators), providing technical guidance and training; authorizes issuance of their permits.
- Advises the CBO’s office on policy and code issues and proposes amendments.
- Completes occasional building inspection and site inspection.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualification
Education and Experience:
- Degree in Civil, Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering with registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in the province of BC.
- Considerable experience in plans examination and interpretation of the Building By-law, Fire By-law, BC Building Code, NFPA standards, and other relevant codes and standards.
- Preference given to those completing the Certified Professionals Program through Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC) and Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Complete understanding of intent and purpose of the Building By-law and Fire By-law and associated by-laws, codes and standards and their appropriate interpretation.
- Familiarity with building design and materials.
- Experience in fire protection measures for high buildings.
- Leadership, mentoring and supervisory experience.
- Superior verbal and written communications skills to deal effectively with the public and design professionals.
- Understanding and familiarity of the City of Vancouver Building and Development process.
Business Unit/Department: Development, Buildings & Licensing (1250)
Affiliation: Exempt
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Start Date: December 2026
Salary Information: Salary Range 91: $117,909 to $147,377 per annum
Application Close: November 12, 2026
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.
The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).
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Contact Details:
Vancouver Economic Commission Recruitment Team
