Building Inspector Generalist - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job ID: 38523

Job Category:
Audit, Compliance & Inspections

Division & Section:
Toronto Building, Tor Bldg Toronto & East York District

Work Location:
Various, see below

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, 11 Permanent vacancies, 2 Temporary (12 month) vacancies

Hourly Rate:
$ $58.00, TF0223, (NEW Hourly Rate)

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 13

Posting Period: 18-Aug-2023 to 11-Sep-2023

We are excited to share that the Building Inspector Generalist Wages have recently been updated - please see new, increased Hourly Rates above.

Vacancies are anticipated at various locations across the City of Toronto including:

North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street
95 The Esplanade
Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
Etobicoke Civic Centre, 2 Civic Centre Court

Information Session:

All interested applicants are invited to attend a Virtual Information Session designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the Building Inspector Generalist role within the Toronto Building Division.

This session will provide you with an opportunity to:

Learn About the Role:
Gain a deeper understanding of the Building Inspector Generalist position, its core responsibilities.

Ask Questions:
We encourage you to come prepared with any questions you may have about the role or the organization.

Session #1

Date:
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Register Below:

Session #2

Date:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST

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Job Summary:

Inspector Generalist conducts site inspections of small buildings and houses at mandatory stages of construction to check and enforce compliance with the reviewed permit documents, the Ontario Building Code, and related legislation.

Inspector Generalist Infill/Dedicated Housing Construction conducts inspections of residential infill housing projects and follows up on open (dormant or stale) building permits to check and enforce compliance with the reviewed permit documents, the Ontario Building Code, and related legislation.

Toronto Building staff are widely recognized for their class-leading technical knowledge, and for being a go-to resource for municipal and provincial colleagues on emerging regulatory issues as well as complex construction challenges.

As a Building Inspector Generalist, you will conduct site inspections of small buildings, houses and properties to ensure compliance with the approved plans, the Ontario Building Code and referenced standards and related legislation.

Major Responsibilities:

Inspects construction and demolition for compliance with the reviewed permit plans, the Ontario Building Code, referenced standards and applicable law, within the building, plumbing, and HVAC disciplines, within the timeframes specified in the legislation.
Inspects signs for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Sign Bylaw(s) and issues notices of noncompliance for contraventions of the sign bylaw.
Organizes workload, schedules inspections, and documents inspection results, including the collection and attachment of photographs, documents, and reports in the Divisions computerized records management and tracking system.
Provides instruction to contractors, architects, engineers and the public on the regulations and compliance matters as they relate to building construction, construction related By-Laws and investigates complaints.
Reviews plans and specifications from all disciplines to ensure overall compliance with the Ontario Building Code, as required.
Verifies existing site conditions on permit drawings and/or information on municipal addresses, Committee of Adjustment and Toronto Local Appeal Body or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) decisions.
Inspects and coordinates with other divisions and outside agencies to determine compliance with planning agreements.
Investigates complaints regarding contraventions of statutes, regulations, and By-Laws (e.g. noise, civil disputes).
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.
Inspects and prepares evidence for presentation before the courts. Represents the City in civil litigation.
Appears and gives evidence in court and before the Building Code Commission and Ontario Municipal Board on the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and other applicable laws.
Responds to enquiries from the public concerning requirements of the Ontario Building Code and applicable law affecting new construction.
Issues Orders and Notices of Violation (Ticket Offence Notices) in response to deficiencies.
Attends meet