Building Inspector – PFT, CUPE 66.26

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About the role

  • Building Inspector reviewing permits and conducting site inspections for Norfolk County’s municipal building and by-law services. Enforcing Ontario codes, zoning rules, and construction compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and administer zoning by-laws, the Ontario Building Code Act and regulations, and applicable provincial or municipal by-laws
  • Examine permit applications, building plans, reports and specifications for legislative compliance
  • Notify applicants of required changes and issue or reject building, demolition, plumbing and septic permits
  • Provide comments on private septic system approvals
  • Conduct mandatory and pertinent on-site inspections of buildings under construction
  • Document inspection findings and interpret technical data, test results and reports
  • Issue compliance letters, documents and orders, including Orders to Comply, Unsafe Building Orders and Orders Not to Cover
  • Ensure issuance of Stop Work Orders, Orders Prohibiting Occupancy and Orders to Uncover through the Chief Building Official
  • Prepare zoning verification, building compliance and work order search letters
  • Respond to zoning, construction and legislative inquiries from the public and provide technical advice
  • Enter permit, inspection and order data into the Building Department permit management system and compile statistical reports
  • Act as Provincial Offences Officer and appear and testify in court when necessary
  • Calculate and receive permit fees and payments
  • Accept written Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act requests
  • Work with the Zoning Administrator and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

  • Three year community college program in civil engineering technology, construction engineering technology, architectural technology or related discipline
  • Obtain Membership in Ontario Building Officials Association
  • Certification or being in the process of achieving CBCO is considered an asset
  • Building Inspector I: over one and up to and including two years related experience, or equivalent previous experience
  • Building Inspector II: over four years current related experience
  • Building Inspector III: over four years current related experience
  • Provincial qualification in “General Legal” and applicable inspection classes for the relevant level
  • Willingness to pursue required qualifications and pass all exams within 6 months of hire where requirements are not met
  • Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and regulations
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Computer expertise in Microsoft Office and department-specific software
  • Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe work practices
  • Successful applicants must provide a current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector screening where required, and verification of education

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time employment
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available based on operational requirements
  • Accessibility accommodations throughout the recruitment process

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

CA$31 - CA$51 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

HybridSimcoeCanada

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