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The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of the Senior Building Inspector, carries out the duties related to the application and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code in the role of an inspector as required under the Building Code Act.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs on-site inspections of all building construction carried out under issued building permits excepting the scope of work performed by the Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and other applicable law.
• Performs research and analysis of building components, systems, and installations to which the Ontario Building Code applies in consultation with the Senior Building Inspector, as necessary, to determine compliance.
• Inspects for violations of the Ontario Building Code and takes appropriate enforcement actions.
• Prepares and issues reports, letters, and orders in relation to on-site inspections.
• Prepares and issues Provincial Offence notices and informations under the Provincial Offences Act; attends court, as necessary, as enforcement measures to bring about compliance with the Ontario Building Code and, where empowered, Municipal by-laws.
• Inspects properties seeking municipal licences for compliance with the licensing by-law and, where applicable, the Ontario Building Code.
• Participates in public information programs; provides counter responses and information to the general public.
• Performs plans examination functions in response to work overload situations.
• Compiles and maintains inspection files, records, and databases.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Diploma or degree in a discipline related directly to building design and construction; and
• Minimum of three years’ experience working extensively with the Ontario Building Code in building design; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing examination program relating to “General Legal”, “Small Buildings”, “Large Buildings”

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a detailed knowledge of and experience working with the Ontario Building Code
• Must be able to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Must have a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it applies to this work

Assets:

• Knowledge of software applications used by the Building Section

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Maintain/achieve standards as required by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to continue to execute the listed major responsibilities
• Successful completion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing examination program relating to the following categories of qualifications: “Building Services” and “Building Structural” within 18 months and “Fire Protection” and/or “Complex Buildings” within 24 months from the commencement of employment as a Building Inspector
• Remain proficient in the application of the Ontario Building Code, its technical requirements, reference standards, the City’s Zoning By-law, and all other applicable law
• Achieve and maintain membership within the Ontario Building Officials Association within 120 days from commencement of employment as a Building Inspector
• Achieve and maintain status as Certified Building Code Official within 30 months from commencement of employment as a Building Inspector
• Must be physically able to perform on-site inspection functions
• Abide by the Code of Conduct established for building officials under the authority of the Building Code Act

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866