Inspector II

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Job Title: Inspector II

Job Posting Number:

Posting Type: Internal and External

Posting Period: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, September 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Inspections

Union: C.U.P.E Local 543

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Regular Full-Time

Job Code: 543587

Grade/Class: 0.20

Number of Positions: Up to 2

Rate of Pay: $41.85 - $49.22 hourly

Hours of Work per Week: 37.5 hours

Shift Work

Required:

No

Reporting to the Manager of Inspections, this position will be responsible for:

• The performance of site inspections for all buildings and properties regulated under all Parts of the Ontario Building Code, including the Building Code Act to ensure compliance with the approved plans, the Ontario Building Code and reference standards and related provincial and municipal legislation:
• Inspecting and monitoring construction and demolition for compliance with the approved plans, the Ontario Building Code, referenced standards applicable law and good construction practices, within ‘House’, ‘Small Buildings’, ‘Large Buildings’, ‘Plumbing-House & All Buildings’, ‘HVAC House’, ‘Building Services’, ‘Building Structural’, Detection, Lighting & Power’.
• Inspecting ground and wall signs for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Sign By-law(s) and issues orders for contraventions.
• Organizing workload and documents inspection results, including collection and attachment of photographs, documents and reports in the computerized records management and tracking system.
• Providing instruction to contractors, architects, engineers and the public on the regulations and required construction practices and investigates complaints.
• Reviewing plans and specifications from all construction disciplines to ensure overall compliance with the Ontario Building Code as required.
• Verifying existing site conditions on permit drawings and/or information on municipal addresses to ensure compliance with Committee of Adjustment and Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly Ontario Municipal Board) decisions.
• Inspecting and co-ordinates with other divisions and outside agencies to determine compliance with planning agreements.
• Investigating complaints and applies enforcement regarding contraventions of statutes, regulations and bylaws under the carriage of the CBO i.e. Property Standards, Fence, Swimming Pool, Zoning etc.
• Advising the Ministry of Labour of unsafe working conditions or sites and participates in investigations.
• Inspecting the structural integrity of fire damaged or unsafe buildings to determine the extent of damage and need for repairs/replacement/demolition or unsafe orders and works with other enforcement agencies (Police, Fire, By-law, etc.).
• Inspecting and preparing evidence for presentation before the courts. Represents the City in civil litigation.
• Responding to enquiries from the public concerning requirements of the Ontario Building Code and applicable law affecting new construction.
• Issuing orders for Ontario Building Code/Act violations/deficiencies.
• Inspecting for partial occupancy compliance and issuance of Partial Occupancy Permits.
• Conducting annual licensing inspections for…