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Talaya Cunningham

Talaya Cunningham

Building Official
Comox,B.C.

Summary

Qualified Building and Plumbing Official Level I in good standing with BOABC. Knowledgeable in BC Building and Plumbing Code and Building Bylaw. Experienced in plan review and site inspections for compliance with codes and safety standards. Good communication skills, comfortable using computers, organized, dependable, and committed to safe work practices in the office and on site. Working as a Level 1 Building Official has provided a meaningful carrer. Eager for the opportunity to continue building skills and experience to become Certified and work towards Level III Building Official.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Official Level I and Plumbing Official Level I

Comox Valley Regional District
09.2023 - Current
  • Perform detailed plan reviews to identify potential issues before construction began
  • Review drawings and assess construction against plans
  • Complete site inspections at various stages of construction
  • Provide reports detailing findings and any actions to be taken
  • Developed effective communication strategies with contractor, professionals and owners
  • Developed and updated handouts detailing codes
  • Filing documents
  • Reviewing old building permits working with owners to close files
  • Keeping up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, and techniques

Building Inspector AHI

1226572 BC Ltd. DBA Island Building Inspections
10.2019 - Current
  • Established building inspector, completing commercial and private home inspections and providing full written report on findings

Quality Control Assessor Contractor

National Home Warranty
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Performed building review during course of new construction, reporting on drainage, foundation, framing, building envelope and final reviews, meeting and working with contractors about their projects, materials, and best practices

Building Inspector

Island Building Inspections
01.2015 - 09.2019
  • Established building inspector, completing private home inspections, working with business partner on commercial inspections, and providing full written reports on findings

Education

Plumbing Official Level 1 Qualified -

Completed Plumbing Level 1 Exam
01.2024

Building Official Level 1 Qualified - Building Officials Association of British Columbia

Completed Building Official Level 1 Exams
01.2023

Completed Carson and Dunlop Commercial Training Program -

01.2023

BCBC Part 9 -

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby, BC
01.2021

Level 1 Thermography: Thermography -

Infrared Training Center
01.2019

Completed Carson and Dunlop House Inspection Training Program -

01.2016

Skills

  • Building Code Knowledge
  • Plumbing Code knowledge
  • Building and plumbing inspection experience
  • Plans review
  • Site Inspections
  • Report Writing
  • Works well as team member and independently
  • Quick learner/Eager to further knowledge
  • Physically strong
  • Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Energy efficiency standards

Languages

English

Timeline

Building Official Level I and Plumbing Official Level I

Comox Valley Regional District
09.2023 - Current

Quality Control Assessor Contractor

National Home Warranty
01.2022 - 06.2023

Building Inspector AHI

1226572 BC Ltd. DBA Island Building Inspections
10.2019 - Current

Building Inspector

Island Building Inspections
01.2015 - 09.2019

Plumbing Official Level 1 Qualified -

Completed Plumbing Level 1 Exam

Building Official Level 1 Qualified - Building Officials Association of British Columbia

Completed Building Official Level 1 Exams

Completed Carson and Dunlop Commercial Training Program -

BCBC Part 9 -

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby, BC

Level 1 Thermography: Thermography -

Infrared Training Center

Completed Carson and Dunlop House Inspection Training Program -

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