Municipal Building Official Ii - Kitchener, Canada - City of Kitchener

City of Kitchener

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Kitchener, Canada

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Description

Municipal Building Official II

(Temporary Full-Time for approximately 12 months)

Competition Number

Job Code
0662

Posting Date
June 16, 2023

Closing Date
July 2, 2023 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status
Temporary Full-Time

The
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City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.
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Why work at the City of Kitchener

Position Overview:

Performs plans examinations and site inspections to ensure compliance with the Building Code Act, the Building Code and all other applicable laws, resolutions and policies for Part 9 buildings (houses and other buildings up to 3 storeys high and 600 m2).

Administers standards for architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, on-site sewage, and grading disciplines as described in the Building Code. Recommends remedies to fix unsafe and unhealthy conditions in new and existing buildings.

Responsibilities:

Ability to perform plans examination or building inspections for Part 9 types of buildings to confirm compliance with the requirements of the Building Code Act, the Building Code, and all other applicable laws, resolutions and policies.
Conduct mandatory and nonmandatory building and plumbing inspections.
Reviews plans exam and inspection results with builders, professional consultants and property owners in the office or on site; advises on problems encountered and provides technical guidance. Interprets code/bylaw as required.
Prepare and serve orders, as required, per the Building Code Act.
Respond to, investigate and resolve building and grading complaints.
Reviews alternative solutions; proposes and recommends them for approval to management and Chief Building Official (CBO).
Establish and maintain approved building permit documents for Corporation.
Assist in the enforcement of zoning bylaws and planning approvals both during plans review and on site.
Responsible for accurate data entry and file maintenance for building permits.
Verification of structural drawings for small buildings
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have a minimum 3 year degree or diploma in Architectural
Construction Engineering Technology or related field.
Must have a minimum of 2 years related experience in the construction industry.
Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
Must possess all POQ's (Proof of Qualifications) for the Municipal Building Official II position and be able to provide documentation from the Ministry of

Municipal Affairs:
General Legal Processes and Responsibilities, House, Small Buildings, HVAC - House, Building Services, Plumbing - House, Plumbing - All Buildings, On-site Sewage Systems, and Building Structural

Must have a valid MTO class 'G' driver's license in good standing and the use of a personal vehicle.
Must have the ability to participate as an effective team member.
Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently with exceptional organizational skills.
Must have a thorough understanding of the technology and methodology of the construction industry and knowledge of buildingrelated legislation, regulations and bylaws.
Must have good communications skills with a customer service focus to deal effectively with both technical and nontechnical customers.
Must have a high degree of analytical, creative and judgment abilities to accurately evaluate construction projects and building plans for compliance with the Ontario Building Code.
Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

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We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at

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or ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy _
HUM-HIR_
110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":_

- "The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all _

Directors,_
General Managers_

- , or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity._

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:_
1. within the same Department in the case of permanent fulltime, temporary full_