Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job
Requisition Number: 330
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Union
Job Code: Building Inspector, Generalist
Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT
Division: Building
Job Grade: 012
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R), vacancy
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location:
FLOWER CITY COMMUNITY CAMPUS
Posting Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 06/11/2026
Position Duties
Reporting to the Supervisor, Inspections, performs multi-disciplinary inspections to ensure construction and installations meet all referenced standards set by the Ontario Building Code as well as plans, specifications, documents and applicable laws and by-laws.
Performs detailed and comprehensive inspections of new homes, two-unit dwellings, housing renovations, small commercial and other buildings regulated by Part 9 of the Code
Ensures that building, plumbing and HVAC construction are in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, plans, specifications and documents
Investigates complaints to determine whether any infractions of the Building Code Act or regulations have occurred, and takes appropriate follow-up actions in accordance with legislative requirements
Issues orders to comply, uncover and/or stop work orders and makes necessary follow up in accordance with the legislative requirements and departmental procedures and standards
Maintains complete and comprehensive inspection and investigation records, including field notes, deficiency report orders and photographs
Prepares prosecution documentation, and testifies in court as required
Provides technical assistance to customers and the public at the counter and responds to telephone inquiries in accordance with established service standards of the department
Liaises with plans examiners, professionals, contractors, tradespeople, building owners, homeowners and other approval agencies through the construction process to ensure required inspections are undertaken and that any violations of the Code are corrected
Ensures that all professional reports and tests required by the Ontario Building Code are provided and are satisfactory; reviews reports and resolves issues which arise throughout the construction process
Provides comment and input into the development of technical policies and procedures as required
Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and all standards references therein
Education
High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of two to three years or equivalent in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology
Successful completion of the provincial examinations relating to the building(s) which the employee will exercise the powers or perform the duties of an inspector under the Act, and have filed each to the Province as per applicable legislative requirements
Required Licence & Certification
Non-probationary valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.
Successful completion of provincial examinations and filing to the Province as relevant to the role and as set out in the legislation:
Legal, House, Small Buildings, HVAC House and Plumbing House, Building Structural, Building Services and Plumbing all Buildings
Within six (6) months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations:
General Legal, House, Plumbing House, HVAC House
Within 12 months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations:
Small Buildings, Building Structural, Building Services, Plumbing All Buildings
Experience
Over two (2) years up to including four years
Other Skills And Assets
Sound judgment; good decision making and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and additional related software.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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