Senior Mechanical Inspector

Town of Whitby; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Whitby is seeking a Senior Mechanical Inspector. This role focuses on performing HVAC and plumbing inspections under the Ontario Building Code, ensuring compliance, and reinforcing safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers a hybrid work environment, flexibility, and a competitive hourly wage. Join us in making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Benefits and retirement plan

Qualifications

• Licensed HVAC tradesperson, or Licensed Plumber or Mechanical Designer with C.E.T. designation.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in plumbing, HVAC or related field, including apprenticeship.
• Valid G‑class Driver’s License.
• Proficient in the reading and interpretation of drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ministry of Housing qualifications preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform legislated HVAC and plumbing inspections under the Ontario Building Code.
• Ensure all inspection entries are updated daily.
• Perform plans examination for building compliance.
• Liaise with staff and officials on inspection standards.
• Enforce the Ontario Building Code on illegal activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Licensed HVAC tradesperson, Licensed Plumber or Mechanical Designer with C.E.T. designation

Job description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together. In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second‑largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest‑growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small‑town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award‑winning marina, year‑round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let’s grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Building Services, the Senior Mechanical Inspector is responsible for:

• Performing legislated HVAC and plumbing inspections for Part 3 & 9 Buildings under the Ontario Building Code (OBC) within legislated timelines;
• Ensuring all AMANDA folders have inspection entries updated on a daily basis;
• Performing plans examination for all buildings to ensure compliance with Part 7 and Building services requirements;
• Liaising with Building inspection staff, plans examiners and fire prevention officers about inspection standards, building code interpretations and status of permits;
• Consulting with the Supervisor on issues arising on sites that may require further review involving orders and building code interpretations;
• Performing HVAC and Plumbing inspections for OBC and zoning conformity along with maintaining records;
• Providing plans review and inspections of Site Services for all buildings and private roads;
• Enforcing the OBC with respect to illegal building activity, issuing orders, collecting evidence, attending court;
• Advising permit holders and consultants on building inspection processes and OBC interruption;
• Providing training and direction for Building Division staff; and,
• Other duties as required.

Who You Are

Our Building Services team is looking for an enthusiastic, solutions‑oriented team player. You are self‑motivated, self‑starting and utilize a proactive approach to work. You value partnerships. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with your experience enables you to skilfully build, establish and maintain positive working relationships. You demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with a broad range of partners.

You bring to the team your strong reasoning, analytical, numerical, research and presentation skills. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information. Using your knowledge and experience in the field allows you to navigate through difficult interpersonal situations in a positive manner. You demonstrate adeptness in conflict resolution and approach situations with the goal to improve communication, diffuse tension and resolve problems.

To you, being at work is a mindset and not a location. You can switch seamlessly across modes of work and cultural norms of working in different environments. You know your best, including the tasks you do better when working virtually versus on‑site. You believe that the cornerstone of successful working relationships is trust and understand how this positively impacts productivity and performance. You have a high degree of accountability, readily adapt to disruption, like to learn to skills, and explore new ways to connect and collaborate in the digital world.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess:

• Licensed HVAC tradesperson, or Licensed Plumber or, Mechanical Designer with C.E.T. designation;
• Minimum five (5) years experience in plumbing, HVAC or related field, including apprenticeship;
• Valid G‑class Driver’s License;
• Must be proficient in the reading and interpretation of drawings, specifications and other technical documents;
• Must have strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work in a team environment;
• Having Ministry of Housing qualifications: General Legal, Building Services, Plumbing All Buildings, or willing to obtain;
• Strong research, analytical, technical, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

What We Offer You

• $43.94 - $54.98 per hour (Band B)
• Benefits and retirement plan offered in accordance to Corporate programs and/or the applicable Collective Agreement.
• A hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements where employees are empowered to do their best work in the way that works for them. This is designated as a Mobile Hybrid role. Mobile Hybrid recognizes that approximately 50% of job functions associated with the role are done from a Town vehicle. Some work not completed from a Town vehicle can be done remotely. Further details on these programs will be discussed through the selection process.

Hybrid Information

Mobile Hybrid

Hours

Current shift schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week. Hours of work may be subject to change, shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

Closing Date

February 12, 2026

Vacancy Statement

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.