Housing Inspector

As the Housing Inspector, you will perform skilled inspections, enforcing compliance of all electrical, plumbing, and building requirements of the City of Winnipeg Electrical By-law, Winnipeg Building By-law and reference standards related to the construction or alteration of one (1) and two (2) family dwellings, including row housing, and related residential structures.

**As the **_Housing Inspector - Carpenter,_** you will**:

- Inspect, test, and report on the erection, construction, repair and alteration of buildings and the construction, repair, alteration and extension of various installations to ensure compliance with the appropriate by-laws, codes, regulations and approved plans.
- Inspect, report, and take appropriate action on any work being done without the necessary permits.
- Inspect, report, and have corrected any hazardous or unacceptable conditions involving building, electrical and plumbing installations related to housing.
- Prepare written reports, makes sketches, prepare correspondence and prosecution data on inspections carried out, and make Court appearances as necessary.
- Access approved permits through the AMANDA system and record inspection results through electronic systems.
- Review drawings related to permits issued and consult with Plan Examiners.
- Recommend changes to building, electrical or plumbing by-laws and codes, as well as other related by-laws and codes.
- Bring to the attention of appropriate branch, any apparent violation of other pertinent by-laws and regulations.
- Attend training sessions to keep abreast.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- Possession of a valid Journeyman's Red Seal Carpenter’s Certificate, with a good cross section of related experience and a minimum five (5) years’ residential experience; OR a Certified Engineering Technologist who has completed courses related to building or structural design, a minimum three (5) years’ experience.
- Ability to deal harmoniously with contractors, engineers, designers, architects, and others.
- Ability to read building plans and specifications.
- Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and correspondence.
- Ability to interpret by-laws and convey this information to others associated with the work.
- Ability to use a personal computer with programs such as the departmental program AMANDA, Microsoft Outlook and Word.
- Knowledge of building, electrical, and plumbing materials, as well as methods of construction and installation practices as related to residential standards.
- Knowledge of the Winnipeg Building By-law, the Manitoba Building Code, the Manitoba Plumbing Code, the Winnipeg Electrical By-law, and related standards.

**Conditions of employment**:

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
- Ability and willingness to work on-call and occasional off-hours work as required.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the position including climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, working in confined spaces, and working in extreme temperatures.