Building Inspector

Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0

**_VACANCY POSTING - REPOST
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**_POSTING #: CUPE-2023-06
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**_Posting Period: May 2 - 16, 2023_**_ _

**_EMPLOYEE GROUP: CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand) _**

**_POSITION STATUS: Permanent Full-Time _**

**_Hours worked per week: 35_**_ _

**_POSITION: Building Inspector (I) / Plumber _**

**_Grade: 9 _**

**_Wage Range: $32.678- $37.829/ hr (Jan 2023) _**

**_Department / Division: Community & Development _**
**_Services / Building & Municipal Enforcement Services _**

**_Location: Cayuga, ON_**_**WE ARE HIRING**

Located on the Niagara Peninsula in Southern Ontario, Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with diverse urban
and rural communities, an endless supply of four-season outdoor activities and an outstanding quality of life.
Our diverse team of responsive and dedicated professionals are committed to providing our citizens with high-quality
services making our County a great place to work and live.

We’re currently looking for a Building Inspector (I) / Plumber to assist our Building & Municipal Enforcement Services team
Inspector (I) / Plumber position is a dedicated self-starter individual with a passion for research, policy, and development
and proven experience in delivering excellent customer service to its stakeholders.

The County believes in encouraging our employees to contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference.
Joining our team opens the door to a rewarding career where the health and wellness of our employees, families, and
communities is vital to the success of our workplace. The municipality’s dedication to work/life balance, flexible working
hours, wellness programs, employee recognition programs, learning and development opportunities, competitive salaries
and benefits are a few of the reasons why you should join us today

If you want to become a leader in your field and take your career to new heights, let's talk and build something great.

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Building & Municipal Enforcement Services, the incumbent will:

- Be responsible for compliance with the _Building Code Act_ and the _Ontario Building Code_ relative to construction in

Haldimand County.
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***EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Completion of a two or three year post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline (Architectural,

engineering or Construction Technology.
- Must be a red seal journeyman certified master plumber.
- Completion of a one year post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline (Plumbing).
- Or equivalent education of the above.

PLUS

2

Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0
- Must be provincially qualified and registered with the Director of Building and Development Branch, MMAH** **to

inspect in the following classes:

- Legal Responsibilities - Plumbing - all buildings - House - Septic Systems

PLUS
- Five years current related experience inclusive of apprenticeship and membership with the Ontario College of

Trades for plumbers which must be verified.
Or equivalent experience to that combination.

Must be a current member of Ontario Building Officials Association. Willingness to obtain qualification re: septic systems.

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED**:

- extensive knowledge of the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, the Building Code Act and other

applicable law (Incumbents are required to maintain Ontario Building Code knowledge through continuing
education and other learning opportunities)
- strong communication, interpersonal and dispute resolution skills to interact with the public, contractors,

consultants, Council and county staff in a professional manner.
- excellent record keeping skills***

**COMPUTER EXPERTISE**:
(City View).

**MACHINES OPERATED**:

- Vehicle, cell phone, telephone, photocopier, calculator, staple gun, tape measure, level, flashlight, shovel,

camera, fax machine and computer.
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***_Accountabilities / Tasks _**

**Include but are not limited to the following**:

- Conduct activities relative to:
a)
**Ontario Building Code, Part 3** - With respect to the Part 7 Plumbing in all buildings occupying an area
greater than ten square metres (108 square feet) and used for assembly occupancies, care or detention
occupancies or high hazard industrial occupancies, and exceeding 600 square metres (6460 square feet)
in building area or exceeding three storeys in building height used for major occupancies classified as
residential occupancies, business and personal services occupancies, mercantile occupancies, or medium
and low hazard industrial occupancies; AND

b) **Ontario Building Code, Part 9** - with respect to the Part 7 Plumbing in buildings occupying an area
greater than ten square metres (108 square feet) of three stores or less in building height, having a
building area not exceeding 60