Building Inspector I or II - Posting

North Bay; North Bay; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Bay seeks a Building Inspector to enforce building codes and regulations. The role involves examining plans, conducting inspections, and maintaining records. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in municipal law enforcement.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• Five years of previous related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Examines plans and conducts inspections for building permits.
• Issues Provincial offences Certificates and summons.
• Enforces the Building Code Act and related by-laws.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Architectural Technologist Program

Engineering Technologist Program

Job description

North Bay is a diverse community that offers a perfect blend of opportunity and easy living. Servicing a regional catchment area of 112,000 people, this progressive city of 51,553 residents is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, and is conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centers such as Toronto and Ottawa.

Applications are invited for the position of Building Inspector within the Corporation of the City of North Bay’s Building Department. Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, carries out the statutory duties of Building Inspector I or II, and is responsible as assigned and appointed for the enforcement of the Building Code Act and Regulations and other By-laws in accordance with appointment By-laws as they relate to residential projects. Examines plans, obtains information for issuance of building permits, conducts inspections and maintains accurate records. Conducts investigations, issues Provincial offences Certificates and summons. Carries out duties of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Property Standards Officer, Provincial Offences Officer and other related duties as assigned by the Chief Building Official.

Qualifications :

• Graduate of Architectural or Engineering Technologist Program or related discipline
• Completion of the following courses related to Bill 124 :
• Building Inspector I (Legal Processes and Responsibilities, The House, HVAC House, Plumbing the House) or Building Inspector II Completion of eleven (11) : (Legal Processes & Responsibilities, The House, HVAC House, Plumbing - the House, Small Buildings, Detection - Lighting & Power, Building Services, Building Structural, Plumbing – All Buildings, Large Buildings and Complex Buildings).
• Five (5) years previous related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Provincial Offences Act and related documents.
• Training in Ontario Municipal Law Enforcement and Ontario Property Standards.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have a vehicle available for use on the job.

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday 8 : 30 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m. (37.5 hours per week)

Current Hourly Rate : $37.39 per hour (Building Inspector I) or $40.36 per hour (Building Inspector II)

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including an Employee Assistance Program, Health and Dental Benefits and Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance. The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.