Building Inspector-plans Examiner

6 months ago

Thorold, Canada City of Thorold Full time

**JOB OPPORTUNITY**
**Internal & External
**BUILDING INSPECTOR - PLANS EXAMINER**

**Working for City of Thorold**

By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest
growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region.

Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a supportive and
collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating
opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.

We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and
certified athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two
community centers, two arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal
place to build your career.

**Primary Function
Under the direction of the Manager of Building Services, perform on-site inspections of
building construction and review and examine plans and specifications to determine
compliance with the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code and applicable law.
Perform enforcement duties associated with the Building Code Act and Ontario Building
Code.

**Responsibilities**:
Inspect all buildings for compliance with the Building Code Act, Ontario
Building Code and applicable law

Determine adequacy of a building or part thereof for occupancy

Issue occupancy reports

Enforce the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code

Proactively and reactively investigate properties for violations of the Building
Code Act and Ontario Building Code

Collect, prepare and maintain evidence in relation to enforcement of the
Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code

Serve summonses pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act

Attend legal proceedings as a creditable witness

Inspect damaged/unsafe buildings

buildings for compliance with the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code and
all applicable laws.

Issue building permits, demolition permits and change of use permits in
accordance with the Building Code Act and regulations

for housing construction projects.

Ensure permit issuance timelines are met as set out by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing

Research zoning maps, survey and property files to verify compliance with
Zoning By-Laws, Subdivision Agreements, Consent Agreements and
Development Agreements

Assist customers at the counter and through correspondence on matters
associated with the Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, accepted
construction practices, regulations and procedures

Advise, communicate and liaise with staff, other departments and industry
professionals with all issues relating to interpretation of Ontario Building Code,
Zoning By-Laws, accepted construction practices, regulations and procedures

Liaise with persons in outside public or private organizations supplying or
obtaining detailed and specialized information

Attend site meetings

Advise on procedures and regulations where deviations or revisions have
occurred after issuance of building permits

Input and retrieve data

Assist with administration and interpretation of Development Charge By-Laws
including answering inquiries, performing calculations, and collecting fees

the Chief Building Official

Compose correspondence

Responsible for periodically providing advice, guidance, instructions and
directions to the Plans Examiner and Development Services Technician when
the Manager of Building Services is unavailable

Attend training

Functional supervisory responsibility of the Development Services Technician
and/or Plans Examiner may be required as needed

Other related duties as assigned

**Education/Experience
Diploma in a minimum three (3) year college or university program related to
construction management, construction engineering or architectural
technology or a combination of equivalent related education and relevant work
experience.

CBCO certification with the Ontario Building Officials Association or working
towards it

A minimum of six (6) years related plans examination experience, building
inspections experience and/or related work experience in building construction

Experience with zoning review and interpretations

Experience using and interpreting the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code
as well as referenced documents and standards

Experience with a Windows based operating system and Microsoft Office Suite

Data entry experience and electronic plans examination experience considered an
asset

Ability to accurately interpret complex construction plans from various design
professions

Ability to understand and explain municipal and provincial regulations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Excellent customer service skills required

Ability to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines

Detail oriented

Capacity to use a wide range of procedures or techniques occasionally devising
new methods to new situations

Effective organization skills

Must possess numerical aptitude and computer literacy skills

Must possess a hi

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