Chief Building Official

**Position Summary**:

- The incumbent is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code, the Building Code Act, the Provincial Offences Act, the Planning Act, the Statutory Powers Procedures Act, municipal by-laws governing the construction, renovation, and alteration of buildings and/or the bylaws concerning land use, and the protection of property rights within the municipality (“the regulations”).
- The incumbent is responsible to coordinate preventative maintenance activities, and the management of projects at the Civic Centre on an as-required basis.

**Direction Received**:

- The incumbent reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (under review) and is responsible for discharging the duties of the position with mínimal supervision.
- The incumbent is responsible for adhering to procedures as directed by the regulations
- From time to time, the incumbent confers with the CAO and the Operations and Facilities Division Manager for direction regarding administrative matters.

**Direction of Others**
- The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities

**Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope**
- The incumbent is responsible for overseeing a budget within the department, including oversight of some capital project spending.

**General Responsibilities - Chief Building Official**
- Position responsibilities encompass building and property standard by-laws affecting the erection, demolition and alteration of any improvements to land by private citizens, general contractors and/or the municipality.
- The majority of the incumbent’s responsibilities concern the administration and enforcement of the building regulations.
- Specifically, the incumbent:

- Responds to queries and meets with applicants for building and/or plumbing permits.
- Interprets, explains and reviews simple to complex drawings to ensure proposed construction meets appropriate building regulations.
- Reviews proposals for large structures require detailed study.
- Contacts Ministry personnel for code interpretation, and construction consultants for plan clarification and/or expert advice.
- Assesses compliance with standards specifying any plan alterations required prior to issuing permits.
- Conducts inspections at work sites to ensure that approved plans are followed.
- Corresponds with contractors and/or individuals to ascertain the reasons for deviation and to insist on correction.
- Issues orders to comply, which may include verbal warnings and/or a written order to comply and/or whether a stop work order is justified.
- Informs the CAO of all situations which would potentially require a stop work order, and prepares written reports to the CAO and Council when such orders are issued.
- Makes court appearances to testify regarding deficiencies and/or violations which precipitated legal action.
- On a monthly basis, the incumbent prepares and forwards routine statistical reports of building activity in Fort Frances to provincial and federal agencies, the CAO, and to Council.
- Consults with the By-Law Enforcement Officer on Property Standard matters with regard to complaints involving building construction infractions.
- Manages the maintenance and operation of facilities located at 320 Portage Avenue.
- Completes an internal audit of the Drinking Water Quality Management System on an annual basis.
- Participates in the development of a community sustainability plan.
- Ensures private contractors meet their obligations as outlined in the terms and conditions of executed contracts and/or letters of understanding.
- Ensures all safety standards and regulations as outlined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable legislation is followed at all times.
- Assists in preparing capital budgets and in long-range planning and forecasting, including annual capital planning for Town-owned facilities.
- Conducts project management on an as-required basis.
- Provides contracted services as required by the Corporation.
- Assumes additional duties as assigned.

**General Responsibilities - Municipal Planner**
- In regards to land use regulations, the incumbent is responsible for providing advice and making recommendations to the Planning and Development Executive Committee, the CAO, the Municipal Clerk, and Council on matters concerning planning policy and legislation; and to the By-Law Department on matters pertaining to land use within the municipality
- Specifically, the incumbent:

- Prepares and provides notification of public meetings for zoning amendments
- Drafts bylaws for amendments to municipal regulations.
- Ensures that proper protocol for notifications for amendments are adhered to
- Prepares letters of zoning compliance at the request of applicants.
- Advises permit applicants on the requirements to achieve compliance with the regulations, both verbally and/or in the form of written correspondence.
- Responds to verbal and written requests concerning information and requir