Building Inspector - Midland, Canada - Corporation of the Town of Midland

Corporation of the Town of Midland

Verified Company

Midland, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Title:

Building Inspector:

Openings:

One (1)**:

Status:

Regular Full-Time - IBEW Local 636**:

Department:

Planning, Building & By-Law - Building**:

Hours:35 hours per week**:

Wage Rate:

Under Review**:

Closing Date:

February 27, 2023:

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the position of Building Inspector involves meeting with the public and contractors in regard to Building Code matters, plans examination in order to achieve compliance with the Ontario Building Code, site inspections to ensure compliance and to make sure the building complies with the approved drawings.
Duties & Responsibilities
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 bylaws.
Inform permit applicants, design consultants, construction professionals, builders, property owners or project managers as necessary of any discrepancies discovered during site inspection and request all necessary changes to plans.
Respond to complaints and inspect properties to ensure their use and condition is in conformity with applicable statutes, regulations, and bylaws.
Write and issue orders as appropriate when a contravention is found and follow up as may be necessary. Report findings to the Chief Building Official for review and direction.
Interpret and explain procedures of inspections and give verbal and written. approvals for various stages of construction as completed.
Post issued orders on site and ensure appropriate mailing procedures for the same have been followed.
Review approved plans for onsite inspection purposes.
Respond to written and verbal inquiries with respect to construction under areas of responsibility and issue certificates of compliance or noncompliance.
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 bylaws of the Corporation.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Postsecondary education in Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering, Building Code Technology, or related experience.
Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) designation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).
Ontario Building Code (OBC) qualifications in General Legal and either Small Buildings or House required.
OBC qualifications in the following categories: HVAC House, Plumbing (All Buildings), and Onsite Sewage Systems preferred.
Three (3) year minimum construction or building inspection experience preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess a valid Class 'G' Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Possess excellent teamwork skills and have a sincere focus on quality customer service.

Effort/Physical Demands

Physical demands require standing, sitting, and walking while in office including visual attention and concentration.
Physical demands require standing, walking on even and uneven ground, ladder climbing, and hazards associated with trench inspections and working in unfinished buildings; visual attention for health and safety is essential while on inspection sites.

Working Conditions