Job ID #31933: Building Inspector II

City of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to the City of Hamilton, a large Canadian city with a diverse economy and active community. The Building Inspector II is responsible for performing inspections and reporting on buildings to enforce Provincial legislation and Municipal by-laws. The position involves attending properties and construction sites, enforcing the Building Code Act/Regulations and applicable municipal By-laws and Codes, and issuing Orders to Comply. The role also requires liaising with various external agencies, conducting sewage system inspections, ordering and analyzing environmental audits, and assisting in the creation of public safety protocols. The inspector must be able to make in-field decisions to ensure construction meets approved standards, inspect structures for demolition, investigate building services for non-compliance, and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. The position also involves preparing reports, maintaining records, reviewing drawings and legal documents, and representing the Municipality in legal and administrative proceedings. The incumbent must also adhere to health and safety legislation and City policies, and maintain safety precautions. Safe operation of vehicles is also a requirement.

Requirements

Community College graduate from an Architectural or Civil Engineering Technology Program or University graduate from an Architectural or Civil Degree Program, or equivalent related work experience with progressive experience of relevant Municipal By-Law Enforcement.
A minimum of two years of experience as a Building Official, or a minimum of two years of similar site inspection experience in the private sector, related to construction regulated by the Ontario Building Code.
Candidates with a combination of equivalent work experience in design, review, construction, or enforcement, may be considered.
Must possess Ministry qualification in General Legal/Process, House, HVAC – House, Plumbing – House, and On-Site Sewage Systems.
Candidates with a minimum of General Legal/Process will be considered if successful enrollment into the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) Internship Program upon hire, and within 6 months of employment must obtain the House qualification.
A successful internship candidate must be able to obtain Ministry qualifications in the following categories within 1 year of hire date: HVAC – House, Plumbing – House, On-Site Sewage Systems.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to inspect buildings, investigate and analyze reports and determine infractions to the Building Code Act/Regulation, applicable municipal By-laws and Codes.
The ability to review and verify various types of drawings, specifications, engineering reports and legal documents.
The ability to act independently, with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
The ability to deal effectively with co-workers, contractors, architects, engineers, lawyers, agencies and the public.
The ability to enforce regulations with firmness, consistency, tact and courtesy in field inspection work.
The ability to make ‘judgement calls’ and ‘alternative measures’ decisions as needed when making on-site decisions pertaining to the Building Code, by-law acceptability, interpretation and equivalencies.
Must possess numerical aptitude and computer literacy skills.
Must possess a Class "G" Licence.
A valid Class "G" Driver’s Licence and proof thereof is required after hire.
Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

Nice To Haves

Certified as a Property Standards Officer (CPSO) is an asset.
Previous experience in environmental auditing and mold remediation protocol would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections and reports on buildings to enforce Provincial legislations and Municipal by-laws.
Attend properties and construction sites within the municipality and perform inspections.
Enforce the Building Code Act/Regulations and applicable municipal By-laws and Codes, including but not limited to Swimming Pool Enclosure Permits, Accessory Buildings, Decks/Porches, Additions with a gross floor area of ≤ 25m2, Interior renovations of a house (Not including Additional Dwelling Units (ADU)), and Sewage Systems.
Issue Orders to Comply, and other applicable enforcement measures under the Building Code Act/Regulations, Zoning By-law, Property Standards By-law, Licensing Code, and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law.
Liaise with the Hamilton Police Service, Public Health Services, Fire Department, Health Canada, Utility agencies and other outside agencies.
Conduct sewage system maintenance inspections and enforce the prescribed standards for various sewage maintenance programs.
Order Environmental Audits under the Illegal Marijuana Grow Operations By-Law and analyze same for detailed remediation protocol and compliance.
Assist in the creation and implementation of an appropriate protocol to ensure public safety.
Make in field decisions in determining where materials and methods of construction meet the approved standards.
Inspect structures designated for demolition.
Investigate and analyze building services for non-compliance and/or alterations and determine appropriate remedial action.
Communicate, and co-ordinate with all internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to, all City Departments, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Lawyers, other Regulatory Agencies and the Public with issues relating to interpretation of Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, accepted construction practices, regulations and procedures.
Conducts all duties responsibly, addressing risk management issues, thereby minimizing exposure to personal and municipal liability.
Receive and answer inquiries from public, staff, contractors, architects, engineers, lawyers and realtors.
Advise owners and plans examiners on procedures and regulations where deviations or revisions have occurred after issuance of building permits.
Prepare reports and briefs such as demolition reports, property standard appeal briefs, crown briefs, compose correspondence, compile statistics.
Maintain and update accurate records of inspection information.
Schedule appointments for site inspections.
Complete time sheets.
Input data; search and update property files and generate monthly reports.
Review and verify architectural, mechanical and structural drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and legal documents.
Summarize and compile records and documents; represent the Municipality in court; appeal hearings, tribunals and public/committee meetings.
Attend training.
Serve summonses pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act.
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Maintain safety precautions to avoid compromising situations.
Perform safe operation of vehicles in adherence to the City’s Fleet Policies including daily inspection and cleanliness.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.