Building Official Specialist

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 12364
Department: Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department
Service: Building Code Services
Branch: Building Inspections Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $76,733.02 - $89,776.96 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Orleans CSC, 255 Centrum Blvd
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 19/04/2024

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Responsible for the review, inspection and approval of the construction of plumbing systems for all buildings regulated by the Ontario Building Code.

Provides a broad range of comprehensive technical, expert, and professional, advisory service for plumbing systems for all buildings under the Ontario Building Code. This service includes specialized technical advice in the following disciplines of the Building Code (Plumbing), applicable law, agreements and development approvals.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
Completion of 3 year community college diploma as an Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Fire Protection or Construction Technologist

Minimum of 7 years of related experience in the design and construction of buildings, including a minimum of 3 years in the fields of plan examination, building inspection and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act and regulations

**CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES**:
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Plumber 306A
AND
Must have successfully completed the provincially mandated examinations program administered by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing relating to: Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code; in the categories of qualifications that correspond to the types of buildings that will be inspected (reviews of drawings and inspection of construction), and plumbing building systems, as set out in the Ontario Building Code. Including:
a. Legal Process for Building Officials and Designers 2012, and
b. Plumbing All Buildings 2012
AND
Preference to those with:
Building Code Qualified (BCQ) or Certified Building Code Official (C.B.C.O.) in the Ontario Building Officials Association

**KNOWLEDGE**:

- Specialized knowledge of building plumbing and/or mechanical technology and systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction drawings (including architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and geotechnical drawings and specifications) combined with an understanding of the different types of regulations associated with the development approval process
- Working knowledge of professional and technical practice in all disciplines of the design and construction of buildings (architectural, engineering, plumbing, mechanical, structural, geotechnical, project management, etc.)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, Fire Protection legislation, the Provincial Offences Act, Environmental Protection legislation, the Planning Act, the Heritage Act, and other applicable legislations and regulations
- Working knowledge of all referenced standards including: National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC), and other approval agencies such as the Building Material Evaluation Commission (BMEC), the Canadian Centre for Construction Materials (CCMC) and the Technical Safety Standards Authority (TSSA)
- Working knowledge of the Building Inspection and Plan Examination Policies, Guidelines and Standards manuals
- Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation
- General knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Advise expertly on building plumbing and mechanical technology and systems relating to the Ontario Building Code and regulations and on the impact of these controls on building construction
- Perform complex mathematical calculations
- Communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing, with all external and internal work related contacts
- Work with the public, in a service oriented environment, to transfer technical information to non-technical people
- Work in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with strict service deadlines
- High degree of personal organization and accountability
- Read and interpret technical/detailed drawings, specifications, codes, legislations, regulations and technical reports
- Convey technical information to varied non-technical stakeholders
- Exercise sound judgment under limited supervision in adverse conditions and in a time-sensitive environment
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously and establish priorities and time lines
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence others and work effectively with people representing a wide range of interests and authorities
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
- Organization skills
- Positive approach in resolving conf



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