Building Official Intern (18 months contract)

City-of-Markha; Markham; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Markham is seeking a Building Official Intern in Markham, ON for a temporary full-time internship. The role enforces the Ontario Building Code Act and related laws to ensure health, safety, fire protection, access, and structural adequacy in building design and construction.

Under supervision, you will review drawings, issue permits, advise applicants, perform inspections of residential Part 9 projects, and maintain records, while adhering to health and safety policies and City

Qualifications

• Read and interpret working drawings, legal documents, provincial Acts and by-laws.
• Perform mathematical calculations related to permit valuations and fees.
• Communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy in written and verbal form.
• Hold a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license and vehicle use for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews residential Part 9 construction drawings and permit applications in accordance with the Ontario Building Code Act, Part 9, Zoning By-law and other applicable laws.
• Authorizes acceptance of the building permit or demolition application upon satisfaction that submissions meet requirements.
• Reviews and identifies processes, timelines and fees to ensure sufficiency of information and accuracy of fees.
• Identifies, calculates and confirms the valuation of work for permit fee determinations.
• Provides support to customer service to clarify permit submissions and related requirements.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding Building Code requirements and interpretations for residential Part 9 projects.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Mathematical calculations

Communicate effectively

Ontario Driver's license

Education

College Diploma in Architecture, Architectural or Building Technology, Planning or a related discipline

Ontario Building Code exams (MMAH)

Job description

Temporary Full Time Markham, ON, CA

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4877

Salary: $62,936.80 Annually

Department and Commission: Building Standards, Development Services
Affiliation: Non Union
Vacancy Type: Replacement
Posting Date: October 9, 2026
Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada's top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada's Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Job Summary

The Building Official Intern is responsible for the delivery of technical services related to the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, and all applicable laws ensuring the minimum standards for public health, life safety, fire protection, access, environment and structural sufficiency are met in the design and construction of buildings in the City of Markham.

All duties/responsibilities of the Building Official Intern are under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Technical & Regulatory Training who is the program manager of the internship program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the intern will perform the following duties:

• Reviews residential Part 9 construction drawings and specifications of submitted building and demolition permit applications in accordance with the Plan Examination Policies, Guidelines and Standards, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act, Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code, the Zoning By-law and other applicable law, development agreements and approvals.
• Authorizes acceptance of the building permit or demolition application upon being satisfied that the submissions meet the various requirements
• Reviews and identifies the appropriate processes, timelines and fees to ensure sufficiency of information and technical completeness of the submitted documents and the accuracy of the fees
• Identifies, calculates and confirms the appropriate valuation of work for the determination of the applicable permit fees.
• Provides support and assistance to the customer service operations/staff to ensure their understanding of the requirements for permit submissions, additional requirements and/or approvals and/or fees, which may be relevant to a specific application, are clear
• Responds to public inquiries and inquires from other stakeholders pertaining to the Building Code requirements and interpretations for residential Part 9 projects and/or performance standards and by-law requirements.
• Inspects specific phases of construction of new buildings or additions, alterations and repairs to residential Part 9 buildings and small structures, in accordance with the Building Inspection Policies, Guidelines and Standards, ensures compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, the approved permit drawings, the applicable law, and development agreements and approvals.
• Prepares and maintains records on plans examinations and reports of inspections performed, maintains inspections records and updates the electronic database.
• Performs other duties consistent with the duties outlined above.
• Works in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, and all other legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the work.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in Architecture, Architectural or Building Technology, Planning or a similarly related discipline.
• Completion of Ontario Building Code exams administered by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) as required under the internship program, within the timeframe as determined by the City.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings, legal documents, provincial Acts and by-laws.
• Basic knowledge of the construction of buildings and the approval process.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Basic knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Building Code Act.
• Communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, and exercise good judgment, both verbally and in writing, with all external and internal work-related contracts.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license & use of personal vehicle for business purposes required.

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership:Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: The consistent delivery of high-quality, efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: Our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: Putting people first.
• Trust: The confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to ensure a barrier-free hiring process.

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