Building Inspector, Generalist

JOB TITLE: BUILDING INSPECTOR GENERALIST

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING BUILDING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT

POSTING NUMBER: 106838

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: FCCC1 8850 Mclaughlin Rd S unit 1.

SALARY GRADE: 12

SALARY RANGE: 1^ST STEP: $99990.80 per annum

2^ND STEP: $105250.60 per annum

JOB RATE: $110783.40 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: October 31 2025

CLOSING DATE: November 14 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Manager 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 prosecutions 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

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of two years up 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

EXPERIENCE:

• Over two (2) years up to including four years

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
• 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
• Non-probationary valid Ontario Class G drivers licence.

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.

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

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Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporations 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. *Hybrid until January 5 2026.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106838 by November 14 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required as a condition of employment to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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