Building Co-op Student - St. Thomas, Canada - The Corporation of the City of St Thomas

The Corporation of the City of St Thomas

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St. Thomas, Canada

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS

2024 SUMMER HIRING

Building Co-op Student
Planning & Building Services
4 Month Term approx. May 2, August 30, 2024

Applications will be received until Friday March 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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MAJOR TASKS:

Conduct site inspections in relation to issued permits to ensure the construction, use and condition is in conformity with approved drawings, applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws for all types of construction (residential) under their areas of responsibility.

Inform the Building Inspectors, as necessary, of any discrepancies discovered during plan examination or site inspection.

If directed, request all necessary changes to plans, submissions and any other additional information as may be necessary while maintaining accurate records and database management.

Respond to complaints and inspect properties to ensure their use and condition is in conformity with applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws.

Inform the Building Inspectors if there is a need to write and issue orders when a contravention is found and follow up as may be necessary.

Interpret and explain procedures of inspections and give verbal and written approvals for various stages of construction as completed.

Perform and record all necessary calculations and verifications as required for permit review, including verification of all applicable approvals from and in cooperation with various Ontario government ministries and in full compliance with applicable law.

Review approved plans for on-site inspection purposes.

Respond to written and verbal inquiries with respect to construction under areas of responsibility and issue certificates of compliance or non-compliance, if authorized.

Prepare and submit reports to the Chief Building Official in the manner and form prescribed.

Prepare and maintain data and records, both written and electronic, concerning all investigations, inspections, plan examinations and enforcement activities in a clear and concise manner consistent with the requirements of pertinent legislation, regulations and by-laws of the Corporation.

Attend seminars, workshops and training courses as required and/or approved.

This position must be compliant with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, related to "Duties of a Worker.

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Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently attending in a co-op program in a Building Science (Engineering, Architecture, Building, and/or Construction) field together. Related experience would be considered an asset.

Skills within the following are considered an asset:

Occupational Health & Safety Act, record management skills, Microsoft Office 365, effective organizational, time management and research skills, attention to detail.

Must be capable of issuing clearly understandable written instructions, work as part of a team and develop cooperative and collaborative working relationships, customer service skills, as well as the ability to deal authoritatively, but politely with difficult customers.

Must have the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision. Must have physical capability to carry out duties with the position classification (i.e. climb ladders, walk over rough terrain, enter confined spaces). Must hold, or be able to acquire, valid First Aid and CPR certificates. A valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's Licence is required. The use of a privately owned vehicle may be required.

2024 Rate of Pay:
$24.98 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, working a 40-hour workweek. This is a CUPE Local 841 union position.

Please note:

Successful hires will be required to attend Corporate Orientation on Thursday May 2, 2024 and start Friday May 3, 202- Please note - former employees (temporary, casual, students etc) returning to employment within a two (2) year period are only required to receive a criminal record search every 2 years.

If this is the case such employees will be required to complete and sign a "criminal offense declaration form." See updated Criminal Record Search Policy for further information.

HOW TO APPLY:

Go to Posting Title.
Please IMPORT and UPLOAD your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. pdf, word).
ENSURE YOU HAVE ATTACHED ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

All prospective employees, volunteers and students will be required to provide an acceptable "Criminal Record Search" as a condition of employment and prior to commencing employment.

Personal information for this position is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended.