Building Inspector I, II, or III (PFT) (CUPE 58.24)

at  Norfolk County

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Interpret, administer zoning by-laws, the Ontario Building Code Act and regulations and ensure all other applicable provincial or municipal by-laws are complied with.
• Examine permit applications, building plans, reports and specifications submitted with applications within their area of qualification to ensure that compliance with the legislation referred to above, has been achieved; notify applicants of any changes necessary in order to achieve compliance and issue or reject building permits, demolition permits, plumbing permits and septic permits on the basis of the review and on behalf of the Chief Building Official.
• Provide comments on private septic system approvals as part of departmental circulation process.
• Perform mandatory and other pertinent on-site inspections of buildings under construction within their area of qualification to ensure compliance with the legislation referred to above, document findings, interpret technical data, test results and reports for the purpose of verifying compliance with all applicable legislation.
• Responsible for issuance of various letters, documents and orders such as Orders to Comply, Unsafe Building Orders, Orders Not to Cover and ensure through the Chief Building Official, the issuance of Stop Work Orders, Orders Prohibiting Occupancy and Orders to Uncover; all in order to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Interpret and administer Zoning By-laws, prepare letters confirming zoning verification, building compliance and work order searches, responds to legal and public inquiries regarding zoning and completes zoning deficiency forms for applications which do not comply with the applicable zoning by-law requirements.
• Respond to technical enquiries and provides advice to the public regarding general construction practise, the Ontario Building Code, New Home Warranty Program, Canadian Farm Building Code, and all other pertinent legislative requirements.
• Input all required data onto the Building Department permit management system for the purpose of monitoring the status of permits issued, site inspections completed, orders issued and for the compiling of statistical reports for internal use, Statistics Canada, County Assessment Department, Bell Canada, Union Gas and a variety of other departments or agencies.
• Act as Provincial Offences Officer in the enforcement of Provincial Acts and Municipal By-laws as required and to appear and testify in court proceedings when necessary.
• Calculate permit fees required, receive payment for permits, information letters and documents as required.
• Accept written requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as required
• Work with Zoning Administrator providing advice regarding specific situations/ issues when and if required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Building Official.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and Experience:

• Three year community college program, i.e. civil engineering technology, construction engineering technology or architectural technology or related discipline or equivalent
• Obtain membership in Ontario Building Officials Association
• Certification or in the process of achieving CBCO is considered a definite asset

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code and regulations
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Please refer the Job description for details