Senior Building Official

4 weeks ago

Welland, Ontario, Canada City of Welland Full time

About the Role

The City of Welland is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Building Official to join our team. As a key member of our Building Inspections unit, you will be responsible for managing and leading the day-to-day operations of building inspections, ensuring compliance with legislated requirements such as the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize and manage inspection of all construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications and applicable standards.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Building Inspections unit, including scheduling, prioritization, coordination, and monitoring of work.
  • Provide leadership to inspectors, including technical support, training, and development, team building, problem solving, dispute resolution, performance review, discipline, health and safety, and related personnel decisions.
  • Provide technical guidance and enforcement support to inspectors in the interpretation and application of Ontario Building Code, the Act, and related applicable standards and assigned by-laws.
  • Recommend issuance of orders and/or prosecution to obtain compliance, when necessary, and obtain search warrants as required.
  • Develop new procedures or modify existing Standard Operating Procedures using a "best practice" approach to improve service delivery and compliance with legislation.
  • Monitor construction approved through conditional permits to ensure construction has not exceeded beyond the work specified in the agreement. Follow-up upon completion of permits by generating completion reports and recommending release of securities and deposits.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders using sound analytical and negotiating acumen. Come to mutually satisfactory solutions to complex problems; diffuse emotionally charged customers and clients on sensitive and complex matters.
  • Act as a liaison to consulting architects, engineers, Niagara Home Builders Association, and the public.
  • Provide onsite emergency response and initiate resolution to structural failures and building emergencies by directing emergency personnel, engineers, and contractors to remediate unsafe conditions that threaten public safety.
  • Work in concert with Administration, Property Standards Officers, Fire Prevention Officers, and other municipal inspectors on-site inspections as necessary.
  • Represent the City as a senior expert witness regarding Building Code Act prosecutions, enforcement, and appeals at Provincial court, Building Code Commission, etc.

Requirements

  • Three (3) year College Diploma in Engineering or Architecture, or equivalent.
  • Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory role, or seven (7) years' experience as a Certified Building Code Official.
  • Certified Building Code Official, as granted by the Ontario Building Officials Association.
  • Successful completion of the mandatory qualification and registration criteria as prescribed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in all categories of buildings with registration as a Supervisor.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and bylaws (Building Code Act, Planning Act, Municipal Act, and bylaws).
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a multi-disciplinary staff in a results-oriented environment.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team of technical professionals, including sound coaching, supervisory, and leadership skills.
  • Strong oral, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with staff and the public in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Ontario Driver's License.

What We Offer

  • Salary: $103,741.72-$121,363.13 (2024 rates) plus a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and OMERS pension.

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