Building Inspector- Plans Examiner

at  City of Thorold

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Diploma in a minimum three (3) year college or university program related to construction management,
construction engineering or architectural technology or a combination of equivalent related education
and relevant work experience.
Must possess a Ministry of Municipal Affairs Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) and be
qualified in ‘General Legal’, ‘Small Buildings’, ‘Building Services’, ‘Building Structural’, ‘Plumbing – All
Buildings’, ‘ Large Buildings’, and ‘Complex Buildings’
CBCO certification with the Ontario Building Officials Association or working towards it
A minimum of six (6) years related plans examination experience, building inspections experience and/or
related work experience in building construction
Must possess a high degree of tact, courtesy and judgement to be able to deal effectively with the general
public, industry stakeholders and staff
Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
Ability to walk over rough terrain, climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Acceptable driver’s abstract

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Required to work under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Inspections with considerable independence
of action. Required to work in an office environment and carry out onsite Field Inspections. Overtime may be
required.
The above statement reflects the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job. Other
related duties can only be considered part of the job if they directly relate to the primary function contained
herein. A detailed job description can be found at www.thorold.ca/jobs
Location: Thorold City Hall
Rate of pay: $56.91 - $57.69 (inclusive of market premium)
Position Type: Full time permanent, unionized position

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30pm (35 hours per week)

• All qualifications are required to receive market premium rate

Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume and cover letter to the Human Resources
department, via hr@thorold.ca no later than Friday July 12, 2024. Please indicate the position you are applying
to in the email subject line. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the
City accommodates the individual needs of all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection
and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process,
please inform staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.

Inspect all types of buildings for compliance with all aspects of the Building Code Act, Ontario Building
Code and applicable law.
Proactively and reactively investigate properties for violations of the Building Code Act and Ontario
Building Code
Attend legal proceedings as a creditable witness
Issue building permits, demolition permits and change of use permits in accordance with the Building
Code Act and regulations
Advise and liaise with customers, staff, other departments and industry professionals with all issues
relating to interpretation of Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, accepted construction practices,
regulations and procedures
Attend site meetings
Attend regular training for professional development
Other related duties as assigned