Building Investigation Inspector

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:Building Investigation Inspector

**DEPARTMENT**:Planning, Building and Growth Management

**POSTING NUMBER**:106452, 106453, 106454, 106455

**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 Flower City Community Campus

**SALARY GRADE**:9

**SALARY RANGE: 1**ST** STEP**:$77,095.20 per annum

**2**ND** STEP**:$81,172.00 per annum

**JOB RATE**:$85,412.60 per annum

**JOB TYPE**:Union

**POSTING DATE**:December 2, 2024

**CLOSING DATE**:December 16, 2024

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Inspections, performs building inspections, prepares evidence, and attends court to ensure compliance with the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, applicable laws and by-laws with a primary focus on investigating illegal construction and change of use.
- Respond to Occurrence Reports generated by public inquiry or initiated by Police and/or Fire and Emergency Services reports, By-law Enforcement or internally.
- Partners with Enforcement and By-Law Services, Fire and Emergency Services and Peel Regional Police in obtaining and executing search warrants for entry into illegal dwelling units.
- Issues Orders to Comply, Orders Not to Cover and prepares Stop Work Orders, Orders to Uncover, as a result of site investigations and in accordance with the legislative process.
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive inspection and investigation records; including field notes, orders and photographs.
- Prepares documentation for the purposes of prosecution and testifies in court as required.
- Performs detailed and comprehensive inspection of buildings and/or sites to ensure that construction is in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, plans, specifications and documents.
- The Building Investigation Inspector will conduct inspections only on part 9 residential housing and only for that which they are qualified to inspect as outlined Div C, Part 3 Qualifications.
- Provides technical assistance to customers and the general public over the counter and responds to telephone enquiries.
- Liaises with homeowners, contractors, trades and professional designers through the construction process to ensure that required inspections are undertaken and that any violations of the Code are corrected.
- 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 referenced therein and successfully complete qualification examinations and registration as required by the Province.
- Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

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

- High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two and up to three years or equivalent in Architectural Technician/ Civil Engineering Technician/ Mechanical Engineering Technician or equivalent

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Over 1 year - up to and including 2 years of experience in building inspection, construction or design process.

**REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION**:

- Completion of provincial examinations and filing to the Province as relevant to the role and as set out in the legislation;
- General Legal, and one of the following: House, Small Buildings, HVAC House, Plumbing House
- Non-probationary valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Certified Building Code Officer (CBCO) designation or Building Code Qualified (BCQ) from Ontario Building Official Association (OBOA) and/or new accreditation program from Alliance of Canadian Building Officials’ Association (ACBOA) is an asset.
- Tech, CET or A.Sc.T. from OACETT is an asset.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Sound judgment; good decision making and analytical skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and additional related software.
- **_Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**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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