Building Inspector

City of Burlington; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking a Building Inspector to assess construction for code compliance across a range of buildings. You will enforce the Ontario Building Code, prepare necessary orders, and maintain detailed inspection records.

The role requires CBCO certification and strong communication skills for collaboration with legal and planning teams. This is a regular full-time, hybrid position with a 35-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Construction.
• Minimum 3 years municipal building inspection experience on Part 9/Part 3 buildings or 5+ years with strong BCA knowledge.
• CBCO designation required; eligibility for PEO/OACETT/OBOA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction in various buildings for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and approved drawings.
• Policing and enforcing the Building Code and issuing Orders as prescribed by the BCA.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare evidence for court as needed.
• Provide on-site problem solving to achieve design-compliant solutions.

Skills

Municipal building inspections

Ontario Building Code knowledge

CBCO certification

AMANDA proficiency

Communication & conflict resolution

Education

Architectural or Civil Engineering or Construction degree/diploma

CBCO certification (required)

Tools

AMANDA

Job description

Position Type:

Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date:

October 15, 2026

Salary/Wage Range:

$104,173.00 - $130,216.00

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Department

Building

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of Sims Square, 390 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Inspections, the Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction at selected stages to ensure conformity with approved drawings, specifications, building codes, building permit by-law and other relevant legislation or policies, and ensuring that unauthorized construction is not taking place and applicable legislation is not being contravened.

Responsibilities

The Building Inspector will be responsible for:

• Inspecting construction in all types of buildings to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act and approved drawings, relevant legislations, standards and policies.
• Policing and enforcing Ontario Building Code, writing and issuance of applicable Orders as prescribed in the BCA including Orders to Comply, Stop Work Orders and other Orders as deemed necessary, including follow-up responsibilities.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspections and evidence.
• Preparation of evidence and prosecution briefs and attending court to provide testimony on escalated enforcement matters working alongside the City's Legal department.
• Problem solving 'on site' to provide equivalent solutions to achieve compliance to the applied design specifications.

Requirements

You have a degree or diploma in Architectural, Civic Engineering, or Construction (or equivalent) and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in conducting municipal building inspections on Part 9 and Part 3 buildings or five (5) years of relevant experience with an in-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code. Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) designation is required. Certification and/or eligibility for certification in PEO, OACETT or OBOA is also preferred. Proficiency with AMANDA is beneficial.

You also hold provincial qualifications as set out in the 2024 Ontario Building Code. For this position, you hold Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing qualifications in General Legal/Process or CBO Legal, along with a minimum of five (5) of the following to start and the remaining qualifications within 2 years:

• House
• Plumbing House
• HVAC House
• On-site Sewage Systems
• Small Buildings
• Large Buildings
• Complex Buildings
• Building Structural
• Building Services
• Plumbing - All Buildings
• Detection, Lighting and Power

Your in-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards is complimented by excellent written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skills. You have a strong attention to detail and can prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment efficiently. You are comfortable working independently as part of a larger team.

A valid Class G driver's license is required with an acceptable driver's abstract with no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire, and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [e-mail] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.