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Certification Council 

Overview

The First Nations National Building Officers Association - Certification Council (FNNBOA-CC) is the first national council of its kind in Canada. FNNBOA-CC is an independent certification council established by FNNBOA bylaws and board resolutions. It is responsible for the certification of inspectors working in First Nations’ communities. The Council consists of individuals who have expertise in their respective fields, and are familiar with the certification of a professional occupation.

Members are appointed by FNNBOA, which has established terms of reference for FNNBOA-CC that clearly explain its mandate, appointments and administrative procedures.

The Certification Council will issue two levels of certifications. These include level 1 and level 2. For more information on these two levels, and the skills and knowledge expected to be obtained, view this PDF file.

Board Members

Board Members are appointed by Board resolution. For an overview of the Board Members, please see the Spring 2005 Newsletter.

Get Recertified!

Already certified? Need to get recertified? Complete the recertification form (PDF).

Application Forms and Documents

The application for certification consists of the following documents:

• 1. Application for Certification - Level One Building Officer (This version can be filled in online and sent electronically, or printed directly from the form) (PDF - version français)
   
• 2. Application for Certification - Level Two Building Officer (This version can be filled in online and sent electronically, or printed directly from the form) (PDF - version français)
   
• 3. Application for Certification - Building Resource Officer (BRO) (This version can be filled in online and sent electronically, or printed directly from the form) (PDF - version français)
   
• 4. Self Assessment – Work Experience (PDF - version français)
   
• 5. Self Assessment – Training and Education (PDF - version français)
   
• 6. Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics (PDF - version français)
   

You may also want to review the National Occupational Standards (version français) to help you complete the self assessments. This document has been developed by industry professionals and describes the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties of a First Nations Building Officer (FNBO). Occupational standards can be used for a variety of purposes, and may form the basis for training, curriculum development, accreditation of training programs, recruitment, performance improvement, career development and the certification of practitioners.

Hire a First Nations Building Officer

In today’s First Nations’ communities, housing is a valuable asset.  Whether councils are building homes for their members, or individuals are buying homes, these are major investments. As more communities move towards home-ownership programs, more individuals will be making significant home purchases. Lending institutions will also want to ensure your home is built to code and that your investment will last.

To better protect these investments and ensure homes last for generations, initial quality of workmanship and materials is the foundation. First Nations Building Officers (FNBOs) provide technical services to ensure a solid foundation for your investment. 

A FNBO works with band councils and community leaders to make sure the home meets national building-code and other standards. While band councils are the authority having jurisdiction to pass building by-laws, a trained and certified FNBO will make sure these codes are followed and homes are safe.

Read more about hiring a FNBO! (PDF)