Building Inspector

**Town of Erin**

**Building Inspector**
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**Business Unit**:Building & Enforcement

**Position Title**:Building Inspector

**Reports To**:Chief Building Official (CBO)
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**The Opportunity**

**Position Requirements**

To be considered for this position you have successfully obtained the following requirements with the Ontario Ministry of Housing in a category of qualifications set out in the OBC:

- Successful completion of the Building Code legal and technical examinations.
- House
- Small Buildings
- Large Buildings
- HVAC- House
- On-site sewage
- Plumbing - All Buildings
- Post-secondary diploma, degree and/or certificate in architecture, structural engineering or related field.
- A membership with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) or be eligible to obtain one.
- Must be in good standing with OBOA and is an asset to have CBCO/BCQ certification, or working towards certification.
- Completion of Occupational Health & Safety certification or working towards it.
- Valid BCIN number required.

**Major Responsibilities**
- Receive inspection requests and perform inspections of buildings under construction within the Town of Erin including residential, commercial, industrial and institutional.
- Provides assistance to the CBO in the enforcement of the Building Code Act, the OBC, Fire Code and other applicable laws.
- Provide review of plans, documents and specifications to ensure compliance with the OBC, Fire Code and other applicable laws.
- Perform prescribed inspections as outlined in the OBC as well as additional inspections.
- Interaction with various contractors, trades, designers, installers, architects, engineers and property owners both in the office an on-site.
- Provide advice on methods and materials of general construction, Building Code and Building Code Act, septic and sewage design and construction, local by-laws and other applicable legislation and applicable laws.
- Investigate reports of possible construction performed without benefit of a building permit.
- When required, must issue Orders under the Building Code Act.
- Attend court hearings as required; give testimony and liaise with legal representatives as required.
- Maintain and update records pertaining to building permits. Utilize computer system and policies and procedures to ensure proper documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Working Conditions and Environment**
- This position will be based out of the Town Offices.
- Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday, however the incumbent may be required to work outside of normal business hours.
- This position is for a 40-hour a week position.
- The salary range for this position is $85,862 - $100,443.
- Working conditions will include inclement weather.
- Must be able to climb ladders and enter confined spaces.
- Valid driver’s license along with a clean drivers abstract are required.
- Proof of full vaccination against covid-19 is required.
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**Resumes will be accepted until 4:00pm on March 24th 2023**

**Salary**: $85,862.00-$100,443.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-24