Building Inspector

Division: Infrastructure & Development Services 
Job Status: Temporary Full Time 
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Wage Rate: $ $46.81 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

About Us
The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents. 

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area's largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County's seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services. 

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role
Act as a building inspector for Lambton County and/or contracting municipalities by assisting the Senior Building Inspector and Deputy Chief Building Official in enforcing the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, Municipal By-Laws and regulations.  Provide assistance to/or acts as the Property Standards Officer or By-Law Enforcement Officer.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Building Permits:

• Receive and review all building permit applications and fees to erect, alter, demolish or move buildings in contracting municipalities.

• Calculate and ensure all applicable fees and charges are applied.

• Examines all plans, specifications, and design data to determine whether the proposed works will meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code; zoning By-Law, site plan controls, Nutrient Management Act and all other applicable laws as prescribed under the Building Code Act.

• Approve proposed work and issue the necessary permits.

Building, Plumbing, and Septic Inspection

• Inspect construction of work at various stages within time frame as specified in the Code.

• Check for compliance with the Code and related municipal By-Laws.

• Advise on contraventions of the Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, etc. to the attention of the responsible persons.

• Issue the correct orders to correct such contraventions.

• May be required to inspect buildings to determine whether a building permit is required or to advise how compliance with the regulations can best be achieved.

Other Duties:

• Answer inquiries regarding building construction, municipal By-Law interpretation, administration of the Building Code Act, regulations, and other applicable laws in person, by telephone, correspondence and by computer.

• Enter and update inspection status information on computerized permit database following Department procedures.

• Issue permits 

• Initiates prosecution for contraventions by swearing information, may serve summons (as Provincial Offences Officers) appear as expert witness and provide evidence in court.

• Appear before council (municipal) on matters pertaining to building or property issues, i.e. site plan control meetings and appeal hearings.

• When acting as Property Standards Officer, ensures compliance with property standards By-Laws.

• When acting as By-Law Enforcement Officer (including site plan control) ensures compliance with relevant legislation for contracting municipalities.

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification.  They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification.  Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: None

Indirect Supervision: None

Functional Authority: None

What We Are Looking For
Minimum Formal Education

• Completion of a Three-year Community College diploma in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent

• Successful completion of the examination program authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in: House and General Legal

Experience

• Two to three years of experience in related work

• Ability to successfully obtain all 13 qualifications as required by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

• Member of the Ontario Building Officials Association

A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a vehicle.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone or Toll-free