Plans Examiner/Building Inspector (18 month contract)

City of Quinte West•Quinte West, ON

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Plans Examiner/Building Inspector is responsible to receive and review building permit applications to ensure the completion of applications including, required plans, Applicable Law and other approvals. Examining and recommending for approval or rejection applications for building permits based on plans and specifications submitted in compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and referenced standards. Conduct site inspections for approval or rejection of compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and referenced standards on an assigned project basis. The Plans Examiner/Building Inspector is also responsible for the enforcement of the Property Standards, Cross Connection and Back Flow Prevention, and Sign By-law.

Requirements

Three (3) year college Diploma in Architecture, Engineering Technology, Building Sciences or a related field.
Certified Building Code Official designation.
Certification and registration in the following Provincial categories of Qualifications: House, Small Buildings, HVAC - House, Plumbing - House, Plumbing - All Buildings, On-Site Septic, Legal - General.
Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and referenced standards, Provincial Offences Act and related legislation.
Qualification maintenance as required by Ontario Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code.
Training in Ontario Municipal Law Enforcement and Ontario Property Standards.
Ability to conduct investigative inquires under potentially sensitive situations.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong personal organizational capabilities.
Thorough knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract.
A minimum of three (3) years related experience is required.

Responsibilities

Receiving and reviewing for completeness of the submission applications for building, plumbing, demolition, on-site septic, sign and plumbing permits.
Conducting plans review for building and plumbing permits, on-site septic and signs, and recommending for approval, ensuring that plans and documents submitted conform to the Ontario Building Code Act, Applicable Law and City By-laws.
Participating as required regarding consultation with architects, engineers and property owner’s and contractors regarding proposed development in the municipality.
Conducting field inspections, as assigned, to ensure that all permits comply with the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Building Code Act and City By-laws.
Preparing detailed inspection reports on each project.
Assisting the Chief Building Official with the preparation and submission of reports to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments on permit and By-law activity to enable all levels of government to monitor development activity.
Assisting the Chief Building Official with the preparation and submission of reports to the Planning and other City departments on the suitability of proposed building site to support development, including on-site septic systems.
Assisting with maintaining records and files relative to the Building, Plumbing, On-site Septic and Cross Connection and Back Flow Prevention and Property Standards functions.
Maintaining continuous visual checks for unauthorized work; illegal infractions against By-laws and contravention to regulations and report on the same.
Preparing correspondence and carrying out inspections, as assigned, for dealing with infractions against Ontario Building Code and Ontario Building Code Act, the Property Standards By-law, Sign By-law, Cross Connection and Back Flow Prevention By-law and take corrective action in accordance with the Code and By-laws as required.
Assisting with the preparation of evidence for court cases and acting as a witness as required, particularly, acting as a key witness on behalf of the City in court cases involving interpretation of Ontario Building Code and Ontario Building Code Act, Property Standards By-law, Sign By-law, Cross Connection and Back Flow Prevention By-law.
Conducting field inspections as assigned to ensure compliance with site plan and subdivision agreements.