Plumbing Official II
Full Time
Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!
Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.
The City of Port Coquitlam has an exciting opportunity in the Building Division of the Development Services Department for a Plumbing Official II. This is regulatory and enforcement work of a technical nature as described under the Building Act for a Level 2 Plumbing Official. Reporting to the Manager of Building, the Plumbing Official II reviews plans, monitors and inspects a variety of installations to ensure compliance to the BC Building code.
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Inspects residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects for plumbing, hydronic heating, sprinklers, and sewer connections at various stages of completion to ensure compliance with applicable by-laws, acts, codes, regulations and standards
- Plan-checking complex layout plans and specifications for plumbing, hydronic heating and sprinkler installations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, Acts, by-laws, standards and regulations
- In addition to standard plumbing installations, inspects building foundation drain tiles and the fire protection water service from the property line to the main valve station
- Coordinates and processes applications through relevant City departments; compiles documentation; and recommends and issues a variety of permits
- Reviews and evaluates reports submitted by designers or registered professionals
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- Thorough knowledge of building codes, bylaws, acts, standards, regulations, policies and procedures that govern the work
- Ability to review and interpret plans and specifications and to recognize technical requirements for building construction and plumbing work
- Exceptional customer service skills
- A diploma in building technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, or trade certificate in plumbing issued under the Inter- provincial Red Sea program, plus some experience as a Plumbing Official
- Registered member of the BOABC as Plumbing Inspector Level II
- Class 5 Drivers Licence for the Province of BC
- Cross Connection Control Administrator Certificate
Why should you consider working for us?
- An annual salary starting wage of $93,694 (2025 rate of pay)
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by April 24th, 2026 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 26-038e.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.
