Supervisor Inspections - Thunder Bay, Canada - City of Thunder Bay

City of Thunder Bay

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Thunder Bay, Canada

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City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay - a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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Job Description:

***: Under the direction of the Manager and as a member of the Development Services Division Management Team, the Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation and delivery of the services by the Inspection Unit. In addition, the Supervisor participates in the supervision of the Plans Examination & Permits Unit staff in accordance with the direction set by the Manager.

DIVISIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates as a member of the Development Services Division management team by providing input into Department organizational and operational reviews, human resource management, budget issues, technical matters and major issues management. Also participates by providing input into the identification and development of Departmental policies, strategic initiatives, projects, and priorities.

SECTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises the direction and daytoday operation of the Inspections Unit and participates in the supervision of the Plans Examination & Permits Unit in accordance with the direction set by the Manager.
Serves as the Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Thunder Bay and acts as the Chief Building Official in the absence of the Manager.
Maintains thorough knowledge of legislation, regulations and bylaws governing building construction.
Ensures that field inspection services are provided in an efficient and effective manner and that compliance with the Ontario Building Code and other applicable law is achieved, and takes appropriate action with respect to enforcement as required.
Supervises the administration of the City's Backflow Prevention Program in accordance with the Waterworks Bylaw.
Participates with the Manager in planning and implementing short

- and long-range goals and objectives, projects, and work priorities.

Assesses Unit staffing needs, makes recommendations on complement amendments and organizational structure, participates in recruitment processes, and makes effective hiring decisions.
Supervises Unit staff including staff development, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, health and safety, collective agreement administration, discipline and termination decisions.
Develops, administers, and maintains Unit procedures consistent with Corporate and Departmental objectives.
Prepares information, reports, letters and memoranda to the Manager.
Participates with the Manager in the development of the annual operating budget for the Division; participates in the preparation of the capital budget; participates in budget administration and control.
Participates on committees and crossfunctional teams as appropriate.
Liaises with and responds to inquiries from internal divisions/departments, other municipalities and levels of government/agencies, builders, the development community, and the general public; maintains appropriate media relations on issues relating to the Building Section.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

STATUTORY & LEGISLATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exercises powers with respect to the enforcement of the Building Code Act and its regulations.
Perform duties in accordance with the standards established by the applicable code of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Degree or diploma in a building constructionrelated discipline and registration as a professional engineer, architect, engineering or architectural technician or technologist together with five years' workrelated experience;
Successfully completed the examination program "Powers and Duties of CBO" as administered or authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Experience in a supervisory capacity
Demonstrated knowledge of the various components of human resource management
Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable municipal bylaws, provincial legislation and related regulations; specifically the Ontario Building Code Act and its regulations, and other construction codes and standards

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences and to skilfully handle on