Building Inspector
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The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas -
Planning & Building Services Department has a position for a:
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Planning & Building Services
(Full-Time)
Job Posting #80-07-19
POSITION SUMMARY:
This CUPE 841 position, under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official, is responsible for the administration and enforcement of provincial statutes and regulations applying to properties, including buildings, structures and their occupancy under their areas of responsibility, including but not limited to the Building Code Act, Building Code and Fire Code.
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, commercial, industrial and institutional) under their areas of responsibility.
Conduct plan examination of applications for permit to ensure the proposed construction and use is in conformity with applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws for all types of construction (residential, commercial, industrial and institutional), as qualifications allow.
Inform permit applicants, design consultants, construction professionals, builders, property owners or project managers as necessary of any discrepancies discovered during plan examination or site inspection and request all necessary changes to plans, submissions and any other additional information as may be necessary while maintaining accurate records and database management.
Consult with permit applicants and the public with respect to the requirements of the Building Code (both technical and general) and departmental requirements as an aid in design, construction, and permit application processes.
Respond to complaints and inspect properties to ensure their use and condition is in conformity with applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws. 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.
Meet with staff, owners, public, contractors, consultants and professionals as required to provide appropriate advice and/or settle disputes or grievances ensuring timely and appropriate responses and subsequent actions.
Interpret and explain procedures of inspections and give verbal and written approvals for various stages of construction as completed.
Participate and co-operate with Fire Inspectors, Liquor Control Board Inspectors, Labour Inspectors, Police Officers and any other authority having jurisdiction as may be required.
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.
Provide testimony as a witness before the Landlord Tenant Board when under subpoena.
Post issued orders on site and ensure appropriate mailing procedures for the same have been followed.
Review approved plans for on-site inspection purposes.
Refer approved applications to the Chief Building Official for issuance.
Respond to written and verbal inquiries with respect to construction under areas of responsibility and issue certificates of compliance or non-compliance.
Assist the City Solicitor to prepare documentation for court action. Provide evidence and testimony as required. Represent the City at relevant legal proceedings or special hearings and attend meetings, as required.
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.
Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
This position must take responsibility for personal health and safety insofar as he or she is able under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations. A worker must:
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Work in compliance with the provisions of the Act, the regulations and City policies.
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Must use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the City requires to be used or worn
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Report to his or her supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker
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Report to his or her supervisor any contravention of the Act, the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows.
This position shall not:
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Remove or make ineffective any protective device required by regulations or by the City, without providing an adequate temporary protective device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately
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Use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker
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Engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two (2) years Post Secondary School Diploma in a Building Science (Engineering, Architecture, Building, and/or Construction) field together with two (2) years experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in the building industry. Must have passed the examination program administered or authorized by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Building and Development Branch) relating to “General Legal/Process” and the qualification in the category of “House,” or be willing to attain within a reasonable timeframe. Must possess and demonstrate a working knowledge of building and plumbing regulations. Must have, or be eligible for, membership in the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) and have obtained or be willing to work to attain the completion of up to eight of the applicable qualification categories through the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Building and Development Branch) within a reasonable timeframe. Must have or be willing to work towards the Certified Building Code Officer (CBCO) designation. Membership and/or courses attained through the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (OAPSO) is considered an asset. Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Must have excellent computer and record management skills, including the use of the Microsoft Office 365. Must have highly effective organizational, time management and research skills with 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 inside and outside the organization. Must have superior public relations and customer service skills, as well as the ability to deal authoritatively, but politely with difficult customers. Must have the ability to work independently with minimal 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicants may be required to work beyond the normal hours of work. A valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence with current driving abstract in good standing with MTO and the use of a privately owned vehicle are required. Must maintain confidentiality of information acquired through the review of building proposals. Must maintain sound knowledge of applicable legislation, current industry practices and applicable case law.
How to Apply:
Go to www.stthomas.ca – Employment, Employment Opportunities.
Go to posting title: Building Inspector
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You will need to create a Login.
** You can ONLY upload one document.
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document (i.e. pdf, word).
Note: You will be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.
Remuneration Range: $25.59 - $31.98 per hour plus $0.53 cents for each successfully completed qualification to a maximum of nine (Legal, House, HVAC House, Plumbing – House, Small Buildings, Building Structural, Plumbing – All Buildings, Large Buildings and Building Services) working 40 hours per week plus a comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension.
Applications must be received no later than Wednesday July 31, 2019.
Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information for this position is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended.
Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly