Building Inspector/plans Examiner

3 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20450

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
Planning & Economic Development
Building Division
Hamilton City Hall

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: All curent & upcoming Full-Time vacancies

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: P
- SALARY/HOUR: $46.318 - $52.634 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: All current & upcoming Full-Time vacancies for the period of May 4, 2023 - November 4, 2023.

Job Description ID #: 211

As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to Supervisors of Building Inspections, performs inspection and reports on buildings to enforce Provincial legislations and Municipal by-laws.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Attend properties and construction sites within the municipality and performs inspections; enforces the Building Code Act/Regulations and applicable municipal By-laws and Codes.

Proactively attends properties and construction sites and performs inspections, enforces Building Code Act/Regulations and applicable municipal By-laws and Codes.

Issue Orders to Comply under the Building Code Act/Regulations, Zoning By-law, Property Standards By-law, Licensing Code, Fortification By-law and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law.

Attend and investigate potentially unsafe properties and issue Unsafe Orders where required.

Liaise with the Hamilton Police Service, Public Health Services, Fire Department, Health Canada, Horizon Utilities Corporation, Union Gas and other outside agencies.

Conduct sewage system maintenance inspections and enforce the prescribed standards for various sewage maintenance programs.

Order Environmental Audits under the Illegal Marijuana Grow Operations By-Law and analyse same for detailed remediation protocol and compliance.

Assist in the creation and implementation of an appropriate protocol to ensure public safety and remediation of affected buildings.

Assess repair estimates; make recommendations and follow up.

Attends sites and perform inspections; enforce the Building Code Act, Municipal Act and applicable by-laws and Codes to ensure fitness for habitation.

Prepare damage reports and oversee permit for reconstruction. Ensure as constructed work complies with the Ontario Building Code and other applicable law.

Inspect structures designated for demolition. Recommend fitness for habitation.

Investigate and analyze building services for non-compliance and/or alterations and determine appropriate remedial action.

Communicate, co-ordinate and advise staff, other Departments, contractors, architects, engineers, lawyers, agencies and the public.

Prepare reports and briefs such as demolition reports, property standard appeal briefs, crown briefs, compose correspondence, compile statistics.

Maintain and update accurate records of inspection information.

Schedule appointments for site inspections.

Complete time sheets.

Input data; generate monthly reports.

Search and update property files.

Review and verify architectural, mechanical and structural drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and legal documents.

Summarize records and documents; represent the Municipality in court; appeal hearings and Public/Committee meetings.

Attend training.

Serve summonses pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Maintain safety precautions to avoid compromising situations.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- The ability to inspect buildings/structures normally acquired by a Community College graduate from an Architectural or Civil Engineering Technology Program or University graduate from an Architectural or Civil Degree Program, or equivalent related work experience with progressive experience of relevant Municipal By-Law Enf



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