Building Inspector

at  City of Kawartha Lakes

JOB BRIEF

Building Inspectors at the City of Kawartha Lakes are responsible for enforcing the Building Code Act, reviewing and processing applications for building permits, and reviewing other building-related projects.
Employment Status:

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Respond to telephone and counter inquiries regarding building permits and issues from property owners, developers, contractors and designers
• Inspect construction in accordance with the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code and carry out enforcement of the said regulation to ensure compliance
• Review building applications, plans and specifications of primarily Part 9 buildings to ensure compliance with Ontario Building Code and applicable law and issues permits for same
• Perform calculations to determine the value of permit fees, development charges etc.
• Conduct inspections of new buildings, additions to and alterations of existing buildings for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and applicable law
• Attend training courses, seminars and read technical literature as necessary to remain current in this field
• Maintain accurate records of plans, plan reviews, inspections, letters and reports prepared or used in connection with building permits
• Represent the City at court and tribunals to provide evidence as needed
• Enter permit applications and inspection records onto computer system
• Meet with the public, contractors and designers, to discuss and review their projects
• Coordinate plan review and approvals with other City departments for which approval is required as a precondition for a building permit
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Post-secondary diploma in Engineering Technologist, Architectural Technology, Building Inspection or a related field
• Certification in the following categories of qualifications as set out by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Building Code Act is preferred: General Legal/Process, Small Buildings, Plumbing: All Buildings, Building Services, and Building Structural.
• Minimum 3 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment or experience working in construction/ skilled trades is an asset
• Experience in a municipal Building Department environment is an asset
• Completion of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing courses leading to a CBCO (Certified Building Code Official) designation preferred
• Experience in court procedures and enforcement as it relates to the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code preferred
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and maintain co-operative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization including coaching and effective problem solving
• Excellent written communication and mathematical skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and build upon a positive and healthy environment in a direct service delivery office setting
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion, and complying with all applicable privacy legislation and local policies and procedures
• Demonstrated complex problem solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to professionally and respectfully manage stressful and antagonistic situations
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while achieving all administrative requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check is required.

Please refer the Job description for details