Building Investigation Inspector

Position: BUILDING INVESTIGATION INSPECTOR
Job Title:

BUILDING INVESTIGATION INSPECTOR

Posting

Start Date:

8/25/26

Job Opening Number:  
Job

Requisition Number:  504
Number of Positions:  2
Job Type:  Union
Job Code:  Bldg Investigation Inspector
Department:  PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT
Division:  Building
Salary Range:
1st Step $84,247.80 per annum
2nd Step: $88,706.80 per annum
Job Rate: $93,329.60 per annum
Job Grade:  009
Job Status and Duration:  Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 27.00 months
Hours of Work:  35 Hour work week

Location:

Flower City Community Campus
Posting Date:  08/25/2026
Closing Date:  09/08/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants:  To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

POSITION DUTIES:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Inspections Building, performs building inspections, prepares evidence, and attends court to ensure compliance with the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, applicable laws and by-laws with a primary focus on investigating illegal construction and change of use.

Respond to Occurrence Reports generated by public inquiry or initiated by Police and/or Fire and Emergency Services reports, By-law Enforcement or internally.

Partners with Enforcement and By-Law Services, Fire and Emergency Services and Peel Regional Police in obtaining and executing search warrants for entry into illegal dwelling units.

Issues Orders to Comply, Orders Not to Cover and prepares Stop Work Orders, Orders to Uncover, as a result of site investigations and in accordance with the legislative process.

Maintains accurate and comprehensive inspection and investigation records; including field notes, orders and photographs.

Prepares documentation for the purposes of prosecution and testifies in court as required.

Performs detailed and comprehensive inspection of buildings and/or sites to ensure that construction is in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, plans, specifications and documents.

The Building Investigation Inspector will conduct inspections only on part 9 residential housing and only for that which they are qualified to inspect as outlined Div C, Part 3 Qualifications.

Provides technical assistance to customers and the general public over the counter and responds to telephone enquiries.

Liaises with building inspectors and plans examiners for resolution of design and construction issues and permit application status.

Liaises with homeowners, contractors, trades and professional designers through the construction process to ensure that required inspections are undertaken and that any violations of the Code are corrected.

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 referenced therein and successfully complete qualification examinations and registration as required by the Province.

Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA

EDUCATION:

High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two and up to three years or equivalent in Architectural Technician/ Civil Engineering Technician/ Mechanical Engineering Technician or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Over 1 year – up to and including 2 years of experience in building inspection, construction or design process.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:
Within six (6) months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations:

General Legal, and one of the following:
House, Small Buildings, HVAC House, Plumbing House

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Certified Building Code Officer (CBCO) designation or Building Code Qualified (BCQ) from Ontario Building Official Association (OBOA) and/or new accreditation program from Alliance of Canadian Building Officials’ Association (ACBOA) is an asset.

C. Tech, CET or

A.Sc.T. from OACETT is an asset.

Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.

Sound judgment; good decision making and analytical skills.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and additional related software.

Additional Information
Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

For Internal CUPE Bargaining Members only:
Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is…