Building Services Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - CITY OF KENORA

CITY OF KENORA

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

DEPARTMENT Planning & Building Services

HOURS OF WORK Monday - Friday

CLASSIFICATION PM-05

SALARY $105, $124,001

Why the City of Kenora?

The City of Kenora is a municipality nestled in Northwestern Ontario, just two hours east of Winnipeg, Manitoba, where Lake of the Woods offers a breathtaking backdrop to your career.

Experience a commute-free lifestyle while enjoying competitive wages, enticing benefits, and a work environment that turns every day into a win.

Join us at the City of Kenora

Benefits:

100% employer paid extended Health Benefits including Prescription Drug, EAP, and Life Insurance
4 weeks of paid time off
14 other paid holidays
18 sick days per year
Employer matched Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Relocation assistance available

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Building Services, the Building Services Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day tasks in the areas of customer service, administration, communications, research, and analysis for Building Code initiatives.

A key role for the Building Service Coordinator will be ensuring that buildings are constructed in accordance with Municipal by-laws, the Building Code Act (BCA),

The Building Services Coordinator will:

Conduct inspections, within legislated timelines, for the compliance of construction with the Ontario Building Code and maintain accurate records of permits and inspections.
Maintain inspection functions including risk assessment and recommend inspection programs.
Inspects onsite materials and conditions to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code.
Inspect existing buildings and premises for change of use, occupancy or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; work with the public to ensure structures are safe and ready for occupancy.
Visits building construction, demolition sites, and private properties to check that appropriate permits have been obtained, ensures that approved plans are followed, and asses for code or bylaw infractions.
Provides instruction to contractors, architects, engineers and the public on the regulations and compliance matters as they relate to building construction, the Ontario Building Code, and construction related Bylaws.
Investigates complaints regarding contraventions of statutes, regulations, and Bylaws.
Issues Orders to Comply and Notice of Violation when infractions of regulations are found.
Keep Chief Building Official informed of situations, which potentially require a stopwork order.
Monitors outstanding orders, initiates precourt hearings, and recommends that legal action be taken.
Advises Ministry of Labour of unsafe working conditions or sites and participates in investigations.
Inspects fire damaged or unsafe buildings to determine the extent of damage and need for repairs/replacement.
Inspects structural collapses and collaborates with other agencies involved.
Prepare court briefs and assist in the prosecution of offenders, prepare and present evidence in court as required concerning the Building Code Act, bylaw enforcement, and when legal action is required to obtain compliance.
Compile and maintain up to date records and files.
Assist with managing the financial resources for the department to ensure they are being used effectively which includes supporting budget development and related programs.
Provide customer assistance on all aspects of Building Services to support enforcement of the Building Code Act and Building Code.
Assist with responding to and resolving escalated inquiries, as well as develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate community efforts relating to building services matters. Represent the corporation at various meetings and hearings as required and act as critical point of contact for matters related to building services.
Assist with land management system changes and the implementation of Cloud Permit to support Building Services workflows.
Assist with research, analysis and data collection of municipal best practices with regards to the Ontario Building Code and related policies and procedures.
Produce reports pertaining to Ontario Building Code amendments and related legislative and regulatory changes, policy and bylaw development, departmental instruction, and support for committee and council reports related to the Building Code.
Determines work procedures and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Supervise employees and assist with staff mentorship on new processes, policies and land management system.

Qualifications:

Post Secondary Education in engineering, architecture, architectural technology, engineering technology, construction engineering technology, or related discipline is required. Alternatively, high school graduation and completion of an appren