Building Official

The Building Official provides responsive technical, expert and professional advisory services related to the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, and all applicable laws (federal, provincial and municipal), ensuring the minimum standards for public health, life safety, fire protection, access, environment and structural sufficiency are met in the design and construction of buildings in the City of Cornwall.

Required Qualifications & Experience
- A minimum of a three (3) year Diploma from a Technologist program in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Fire Protection of Construction Technologist or equivalent.
- Minimum of eighteen (18) months of general construction experience in building design and construction and inspection of buildings.
- Eligible to attain the standing of a Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) in the Ontario Building Officials Association.
- Must have successfully completed the provincially mandated examination program administered by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing relating to Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code; and in the categories of qualifications that correspond to the types of buildings that will be inspected (reviews of drawings and inspection of construction), including plumbing and mechanical, as set out in the OBC.
- Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s License or equivalent.
- Working 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.).
- Working knowledge of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code.
- Working knowledge of all referenced standards including 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).
- Knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
- Bilingualism would be considered an asset.

The City offers a sector competitive hourly wage starting at $37.92 and ranging to $44.70, dependent on the class of Building Official, 35 hours work week plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The deadline for submissions is April 24, 2023.

The Corporation of The City of Cornwall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.