Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector is responsible for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and related Regulations and by-laws by inspecting at specific stages of construction, alteration, renovation, and demolition of all classifications of buildings, for the purposes of issuing permits. The Building Inspector will also investigate alleged or suspected violations and issue orders when necessary. In the course of their duties, the Building Inspector will collect and document evidence regarding compliance for the purposes of permit issuance, inspections, and resolution of violations.
Where it is not explicitly stated, it is expected that each level can undertake all requirements of the previous level(s) as well as what is listed under the requirements for that position.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & TRAINING:
- Three-year diploma in civil, construction engineering, architectural technology, or related discipline.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” driver’s license with the ability to provide a driver’s record abstract.
- Required to obtain and maintain satisfactory CPIC (Criminal Record Check).
- Customer service skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy in difficult situations.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with the ability to adapt to change.
- Self-motivated with the ability to research and stay current in knowledge and skills.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, with a demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
- Knowledge of the Building Code, the Building Code Act, and applicable laws.
- Ability to read and comprehend plans, details, specifications and required building construction and civil engineering/architectural drawings.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding plans and drawing review and inspections.
Level I
- Must be registered with the director as defined in the BCA and qualified in the category of qualifications set out in column 2 of table 3.5.2.1. of Div. C Part 3 of the OBC.
- Must have and maintain a BCIN with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with successful completion of:
- General or CBO legal.
- House. (Or small buildings)
- Plumbing house. (Or plumbing all buildings)
- HVAC house. (Or building services)
- Building structural.
- On-Site Sewage
- Intermediate skills for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel), and building permit related software (preferably City View), and GIS software.
Level II
- Must be registered with the director as defined in the BCA and qualified in the category of qualifications set out in column 2 of table 3.5.2.1. of Div. C Part 3 of the OBC.
- Accredited with the Ontario Building Officials Association as a Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) in Part 9 and Part 3 of the OBC.
- Must have and maintain a BCIN with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with successful completion of:
- General or CBO legal.
- House. (Or small buildings)
- Plumbing house. (Or plumbing all buildings)
- HVAC house. (Or building services)
- Building structural.
- On-Site Sewage
- Small buildings.
- Large Buildings.
- Complex buildings.
- Plumbing all buildings.
- Building services.
- Detection, Lighting, and Power. (Fire Protection)
- Intermediate skills for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel), and building permit related software (preferably City View), and GIS software.
EXPERIENCE
Level I
A minimum of two (2) years of related building inspection experience.
Level II
A minimum of three (3) years of related building inspection experience.
- $39.98/hr (Level I), $44.18/hr (Level II) ,
- OMERS,
- Employer paid :
- Sunlife extended health and dental
- Life insurance
- Short term disability







