Building Official, Level 1 or Level 2 - The City of Sarnia
About The Position
The City is seeking an experienced Building Official to join our dedicated team. This position may be filled at either the Building Official, Level 1 or Building Official, Level 2 level, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. A candidate hired as Building Official, Level 1 will be required to obtain all Ontario Building Code qualifications needed for Building Official, Level 2 within twelve (12) months of hire, or within an extended timeframe as approved by the Employer. The successful Level 1 candidate will automatically progress to the Building Official, Level 2 classification upon completing the required qualifications. The Building Official is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code, Municipal By-laws, and other related legislation through comprehensive site inspections, plans examinations, and permit processing for a variety of construction projects in the areas of OBC qualifications applicable to the Building Official, Level 1 or 2 position. This role involves reviewing and approving plans for new construction, renovations, and additions, and collaborating with architects, engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that designs meet legal and safety requirements. The Building Official also enforces City By-laws, provides customer service to the public and contractors, and responds to inquiries regarding the Ontario Building Code and Municipal By-laws.
Requirements
- Three-year college diploma in Civil Engineering/Architectural or Construction technology plus 3-6 months related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Provincially registered (BCIN) as required under Div. C 3.1.4.1 of the Ontario Building Code for House, Small Buildings, HVAC House, and Legal (inspector)
- Valid G License with an abstract acceptable to City Guidelines.
- Three-year college diploma in Civil Engineering/Architectural or Construction technology plus 2-3 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Provincially registered (BCIN) as required under Div. C 3.1.4.1 of the Ontario Building Code for House, Small Buildings, Large Buildings, Complex Buildings, Building Services, HVAC House, Detection, Lighting and Power, Building Structural and Legal (inspector)
- Valid G License with an abstract acceptable to City Guidelines.
Responsibilities
- ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code, Municipal By-laws, and other related legislation through comprehensive site inspections, plans examinations, and permit processing for a variety of construction projects
- reviewing and approving plans for new construction, renovations, and additions
- collaborating with architects, engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that designs meet legal and safety requirements
- enforces City By-laws
- provides customer service to the public and contractors
- responds to inquiries regarding the Ontario Building Code and Municipal By-laws
Benefits
- competitive salaries alongside extended health, dental and travel benefits, life insurance coverage
- access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
- enrollment in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
- work-life balance delivered through a unique earned-day-off package in addition to vacation time offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
