Employment Opportunity

Building/ Fire Official (Level 1)

Permanent Full-time – Pay Level 4 ($60,753 – 76,466)

The County of Annapolis is currently seeking a Building/ Fire Official (Level 1) to join our team! This is an opportunity to work amongst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline and the lush Annapolis River, where you will be captivated by coastal communities, towns, village, historic properties and stunning parks that are the pride of our county. Annapolis County is an ideal location to live, work and play.

Building / Fire Official (Level 1) is responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, oversight and implementation of the Municipality’s Building Bylaw and Fire Inspection Program under the Guidance of the Building / Fire Official (Level 2) and the Director of Planning and Inspection Services. This role provides support for plan reviews, building and fire inspections, compliance matters and public inquiries while gaining experience toward becoming a fully qualified Building Official. The Level 1 Official assists with application reviews, ensures building permit and inspection activities comply with the Municipality’s Building Bylaw and the Nova Scotia Building Code Act and Regulations, responds to complaints, supports the Director with research and reporting, maintains membership with NSBOA and FIANS when eligible, participates in department meetings and assists with the development of educational materials and presentations.

Qualifications:

Candidates for this position must possess as a minimum, Level I training and certification for building inspections according to certification standards set out by Nova Scotia Building Officials Association (NSBOA) or be actively working towards Level 1 certification. Candidates must be working toward Level 1 fire inspection certification or be able to achieve this status within three years of starting this position. 

ideally, the candidate will have 1-3 years experience in a municipal, provincial or construction related environment, with exposure to interpreting building and inspection codes, rules and legislation. Experience within a municipal government setting is an asset or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience and lived experience will be considered.

A complete Job description can be found on our website: www.AnnapolisCounty.ca

This employment competition will close on January 16, 2026 at 4:00PM

Rachael Browne, Administrative Clerk

(902) 955-0771

Email: employment@annapoliscounty.ca

Municipality of the County of Annapolis

PO Box 100 (752 St. George St)

Annapolis Royal, NS  B0S 1A0

Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)

The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.AnnapolisCounty.ca