Building Co-op Student

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS
Building Co-op Student
8 Month Term approx. January 2026 - August 28, 2026
Planning & Building Services
(pending budget approval)
Applications will be received until Sunday November 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
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**MAJOR TASKS**:
Conduct site inspections in relation to issued permits to ensure the construction, use and condition is in conformity with approved drawings, applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws for all types of construction (residential) under their areas of responsibility.
Inform the Building Inspectors, as necessary, of any discrepancies discovered during plan examination or site inspection. If directed, request all necessary changes to plans, submissions and any other additional information as may be necessary while maintaining accurate records and database management.
Respond to complaints and inspect properties to ensure their use and condition is in conformity with applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws. Inform the Building Inspectors if there is a need to write and issue orders when a contravention is found and follow up as may be necessary.
Interpret and explain procedures of inspections and give verbal and written approvals for various stages of construction as completed.
Perform and record all necessary calculations and verifications as required for permit review, including verification of all applicable approvals from and in cooperation with various Ontario government ministries and in full compliance with applicable law.
Review approved plans for on-site inspection purposes.
Respond to written and verbal inquiries with respect to construction under areas of responsibility and issue certificates of compliance or non-compliance, if authorized.
Prepare and submit reports to the Chief Building Official in the manner and form prescribed.
Prepare and maintain data and records, both written and electronic, concerning all investigations, inspections, plan examinations and enforcement activities in a clear and concise manner consistent with the requirements of pertinent legislation, regulations and by-laws of the Corporation.
Attend seminars, workshops and training courses as required and/or approved.
This position must be compliant with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, related to “Duties of a Worker.”
Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
Currently attending in a co-op program in a Building Science (Engineering, Architecture, Building, and/or Construction) field together. Related experience would be considered an asset. Skills within the following are considered an asset: Occupational Health & Safety Act, record management skills, Microsoft Office 365, effective organizational, time management and research skills, attention to detail. Must be capable of issuing clearly understandable written instructions, work as part of a team and develop cooperative and collaborative working relationships, customer service skills, as well as the ability to deal authoritatively, but politely with difficult customers. Must have the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision. Must have physical capability to carry out duties with the position classification (i.e. climb ladders, walk over rough terrain, enter confined spaces). Must hold, or be able to acquire, valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
**Rate of Pay**: $26.76 per hour (2026 rate), plus 4% vacation pay, working a 40-hour workweek. This is a CUPE Local 841 union position.
**HOW TO APPLY**: