Building Inspector - Burlington, Canada - City of Burlington, Ontario

City of Burlington, Ontario

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Burlington, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think.

Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

- *We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent.

This may include:

flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Building Inspections, the Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction at selected stages to ensure conformity with approved drawings, specifications, building codes, building permit by-law and other relevant legislation or policies, and ensuring that unauthorized construction is not taking place and applicable legislation is not being contravened.

Responsibilities

The Building Inspector will be responsible for:

Inspecting construction in all types of buildings to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act and approved drawings, relevant legislations, standards and policies.
Policing and enforcing Ontario Building Code, writing and issuance of applicable Orders as prescribed in the BCA including Orders to Comply, Stop Work Orders and other Orders as deemed necessary, including followup responsibilities.
Maintaining accurate and uptodate records of inspections and evidence.
Preparation of evidence and prosecution briefs and attending court to provide testimony on escalated enforcement matters working alongside the City's Legal department
Problem solving 'on site' to provide equivalent solutions to achieve compliance to the applied design specifications.

Requirements:

The successful applicant will hold a Diploma in Architectural/Engineering Technology or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years experience in conducting municipal building inspections on Part 9 and Part 3 buildings or five (5) years of relevant experience with an in-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code.

The Building Inspector must hold provincial qualifications as set out in the 2012 Ontario Building Code.
The incumbent will hold Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing qualifications in:

General Legal/Process or CBO Legal

And a minimum of two (2) of the following to start and the remaining qualifications within 2 years:

Small Buildings and/or House
Large and/or Complex Buildings
Building Structural
Building Services
Plumbing House
HVAC House
Onsite Sewage Systems

Plumbing

All Buildings
Detection, Lighting and Power
Fire Protection

Incumbents must possess:

Indepth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code
Knowledge in other related applicable standards/legislation; ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize
Work independently
Proficiency with MS Office Suite

A valid G driver's licence is required with an acceptable driver's abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions and an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire).

It is preferred for applicants to be certified or eligible for certification with PEO, OACETT or OBOA. Proficiency with AMANDA is also beneficial.

Additional Information

Accommodations

Salary:
$82,534.00-$103,168.00 per year