Who we are:
As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.
Your impact:
The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs. Your work as an inspector will directly contribute to safer homes, workplaces, and public spaces across the Yukon.
About the branch:
The Building Safety and Standards Branch ensures that the structures in which we live, work and play are safely constructed. The branch develops, interprets, administers, and enforces building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical standards. It also works with the City of Whitehorse to develop shared inspection standards that contribute to safer dwellings, workplaces and public spaces. Skilled safety inspectors conduct a variety of inspections, including building, electrical, plumbing, oil heating, wood stove, boiler, elevator, and gas.
About the job:
Reporting to the Chief Building Inspector, this position is responsible for conducting fuel oil installation inspections and performing building/plumbing inspections on construction projects throughout Yukon (excluding the City of Whitehorse). The position reviews plans, issues permits, conducts site inspections, and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and construction standards and codes to support public health and safety.
If you are a self-motivated professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with contractors, designers, municipalities, government partners and the public, we encourage you to apply.
What you need to consider before submitting your application:
- Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
- Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates’ ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
- Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
- Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selections for further consideration will be based on the detailed information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
- Journeyperson Oil Heat System Technician / Oil-Burner Mechanic with interprovincial Red Seal certificate;
- Journeyperson Plumber or Carpenter with relevant interprovincial Red Seal certificate;
- Recent experience in fuel oil installation and oil heating systems;
- Experience working with various stakeholders on projects;
- Experience working on residential and commercial installations;
- Journeyperson Gas Fitter certificate is considered an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability:
These are competencies and/or job specific proficiencies that are effective to be successful in the role and may be assessed during the recruitment process.
- Knowledge of oil heating systems and the Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment, CSA B-139;
- Knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada or National Plumbing Code of Canada and the Building Standards Act;
- Knowledge of construction and oil heating system workplace hazards and safe work practices;
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver excellent client service;
- Ability to work professionally with contractors, engineers and other stakeholders;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
Additional Information:
Condition(s) of Employment: Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
Job Requirements: Lifting weights up to 25 lbs; climbing ladders and scaffolding; working in confined spaces; extensive travel throughout Yukon, primarily by motor vehicle; working in adverse weather conditions; and mandatory use of personal protective equipment in accordance with branch safety procedures.
Contact info:
For more information about the role, please contact: Hector Lang at [email protected].
For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Cascia Krolczyk at [email protected].
