Building Inspector, Generalist

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:BUILDING INSPECTOR, GENERALIST

**DEPARTMENT**:PLANNING, BUILDING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT

**POSTING NUMBER**:106779, 106189, 106574, 106838

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**:4

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**:Full Time Permanent

**HOURS OF WORK**:35 hour workweek

**LOCATION**:In Person - you will report to the location of FCCC1, 8850 Mclaughlin Rd S unit 1.

**SALARY GRADE**:12

**SALARY RANGE: 1**ST** STEP**:$99,990.80 per annum

**2**ND** STEP**:$105,250.60 per annum

**JOB RATE**:$110,783.40 per annum

**JOB TYPE**:Union

**POSTING DATE**:July 31, 2025

**CLOSING DATE**:August 15, 2025

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Manager, Inspections, performs multi-disciplinary inspections to ensure construction and installations meet all referenced standards set by the Ontario Building Code as well as plans, specifications, documents and applicable laws and by-laws.
- Performs detailed and comprehensive inspections of new homes, two-unit dwellings, housing renovations, small commercial and other buildings regulated by Part 9 of the Code
- Ensures that building, plumbing and HVAC construction are in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, plans, specifications and documents
- Investigates complaints to determine whether any infractions of the Building Code Act or regulations have occurred, and takes appropriate follow-up actions in accordance with legislative requirements
- Issues orders to comply, uncover and/or stop work orders and makes necessary follow up in accordance with the legislative requirements and departmental procedures and standards
- Maintains complete and comprehensive inspection and investigation records, including field notes, deficiency report orders and photographs
- Prepares prosecutions documentation, and testifies in court as required
- Provides technical assistance to customers and the public at the counter and responds to telephone inquiries in accordance with established service standards of the department
- Liaises with plans examiners, professionals, contractors, tradespeople, building owners, homeowners and other approval agencies through the construction process to ensure required inspections are undertaken and that any violations of the Code are corrected
- Ensures that all professional reports and tests required by the Ontario Building Code are provided and are satisfactory; reviews reports and resolves issues which arise throughout the construction process
- Provides comment and input into the development of technical policies and procedures as required
- Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and all standards references therein

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
**EDUCATION**:

- High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of two years up to three years or equivalent in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology
- Successful completion of the provincial examinations relating to the building(s) which the employee will exercise the powers or perform the duties of an inspector under the Act, and have filed each to the Province as per applicable legislative requirements

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Over two (2) years up to including four years

**REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION**:

- Within six (6) months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations:

- General Legal
- House
- Plumbing House
- HVAC House
- Within 12 months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations:

- Small Buildings
- Building Structural
- Building Services
- Plumbing All Buildings
- Non-probationary valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Sound judgment; good decision making and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and additional related software.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- **_Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

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**Interview**:Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

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