Building Inspector Specialist - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Job ID: 44157

Job Category:
Audit, Compliance & Inspections

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

Work Location:
Various, see below

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, 3 Permanent Vacancies

Hourly Rate:
$ $59.02, TF0215

Shift Information: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 3

Posting Period: 26-Jan-2024 to 13-Feb-2024

Location and Shift Information:
Vacancies are anticipated at various locations across the City of Toronto, including:

95 The Esplanade
Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
Etobicoke Civic Centre, 2 Civic Centre Court

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Inspection Services, the Building Specialist will conduct site inspections of industrial, commercial, institutional, multi-unit residential buildings and Part 9 buildings as required to ensure compliance with the approved plans, Ontario Building Code and referenced standards and related legislation.

Major Responsibilities:

Inspects large and complex industrial, commercial, institutional and multiunit residential buildings to ensure compliance of construction and demolition with the approved plans, the Ontario Building Code, referenced standards, and applicable laws, within the timeframes specified in the legislation. Monitors progress of work.
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
Coordinates joint inspections with inspectors and fire prevention officers and assumes a lead role
Conducts comprehensive inspections of fire sprinkler, standpipe and other life safety systems as regulated in the Ontario Building Code
Inspects and verifies the installation and testing of fire alarm and suppression systems
Investigates complaints regarding contraventions of statutes, regulations and By-Laws
Inspects fire damaged or unsafe buildings to determine the extent of damage and the need for repairs or replacement
Inspects structural collapses and collaborates with owners, consultants, insurers, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) and other agencies involved
Inspects single family dwellings as required and investigates complaints
Inspects for partial occupancy clearances and Liquor Licences clearances
Inspects onsite materials and verify that materials, method of construction and conditions satisfy the design specifications, meet approved standards and is in compliance with the Ontario Building Code
Reviews permit plans for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and referenced standards
Approves alternate design and equipment substitutions that vary from approved plans
Provides instruction to contractors, architects, engineers and the public on the regulations and required construction practices
Prepares detailed, accurate and timely reports and deficiency lists. Reviews consultants' field reports for accuracy and completeness
Issues appropriate Orders to Comply and monitor outstanding Orders to ensure timely enforcement within statute of limitation period
Initiate precourt hearings, recommend legal action to be taken, prepare court briefs, attend and present evidence in court when legal action is required to obtain compliance
Appears and gives evidence at pretrial proceedings such as mediation and discoveries; also appears before tribunals such as the Building Code Commission, and the Ontario Municipal Board on matters related to the Building Code Act, the Building Code and applicable laws
Represents the City of Toronto's interest in civil litigation
Advises Ministry of Labour of unsafe working conditions or sites and participates in investigations
Responds to enquiries from the public concerning requirements of the Ontario Building Code and applicable law affecting new construction
Attends meetings with other City divisions, members of Council, provincial bodies, external agencies/organizations and the public regarding building related development or complaints
Makes recommendations to improve divisional policies, procedures and practices
Represents the Division at various committees, hearings and meetings
Attends to complaints (e.g. civil disputes, encroachments, noise, etc.)
Trains and mentors staff

Key Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a discipline such as architectural technology, building science or civil engineering technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience with conducting inspections of buildings such as; large and /or complex buildings, residential, commercial use and/or institutional use buildings.
Considerable experience in reading and interpreting building permit drawings, specifications and building code requirements for large and/or complex buildings, residential, comme