Building Official II

Position Summary

Responsible to undertake building inspections within the Building Official 2 licence category to ensure and enforce compliance authorized by the Construction Codes Act and the National Building Code of Canada. This position is responsible for undertaking a variety of inspections and enforcement authorized by Construction Codes Act respecting building which fall under Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada. This includes the examination and evaluation of such permit applications to ensure the effective enforcement of municipal bylaws, building codes, and related provincial statutes to achieve regulatory compliance. This position reports to the Supervisor, Residential Inspections.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects new and existing buildings, that fall under the scope of Part 9 of the National Building Code within the Building Official 2 licence category
• Reviews and approves building and demolition permit applications within the Building Official 2 licence category, as well as product approval and alternative solutions within the scope of Part 9 of the National Building Code.
• Inspects private swimming pool permits for compliance with The Private Swimming Pool Bylaw
• Reviews and approves private swimming pool for compliance with the Private Swimming Pool Bylaw.
• Liaises with developer/contractor/applicant/property owner and staff to ensure awareness of all appropriate approval conditions and responsibilities associated with building permit
• Provides technical and regulatory advice and interpretation for residential and small commercial construction
• Inspects, measures, and validates progress and construction of designated projects within the Building Official 2 licence category
• Maintains comprehensive inspection and violation records including photographs, sketches, diagrams, and other relevant written reports, notices, and data
• Prepares monthly report on activities including status of inspections and deficiencies
• Drafts orders for building compliance officer review
• Initiates prosecutions and provides evidence/testimony in court for violations
• Contacts and interacts with property owners/representative, provides inspection reports with deficiencies, and responds to questions
• Performs duties of Permit Desk including receiving and processing building permits, ensures compliance, takes fees and payments and completes day end balancing reports
• Responds to customer inquiries and requests for information (ad hoc and service requests)
• Maintains filing systems in accordance with branch procedure and corporate records management policies and procedures
• Participates, under the capacity of a Building Official, in the Housing Standards Enforcement Team (HSET) in collaboration with the Bylaw Enforcement Officer III in Bylaw Enforcement, as required. This includes collaboration with other City departments, external agencies, provincial and federal governments and other agencies to resolve and complex and sensitives issues.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of diploma in Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology or equivalent, such as Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter certificate.
• Job-specific licences and certifications relevant for specific operations, equipment, tools, and health and safety
• Building Official Class 2 Licence, Building Code Regulations
• Class 5 driver's licence
• Minimum of three years of previous and on-the-job work experience as a building official
• Knowledge of National Building Code of Canada, Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act, and building construction standards, policies, procedures, methods, and practices
• Knowledge of inspection practices and materials used in construction (types of wood, concrete, ICF etc)
• Knowledge of office administration processes and customer/client services
• Knowledge of specific branch as well as the broader division/departments/branches
• Knowledge of relevant collective agreements, bylaws, policies and procedures, and legislation, including health and safety standards
• Knowledge of job-related office productivity software, internet browsers and search engines, enterprise software, discipline-specific software, and technology devices

Working/Other Conditions

• Work is divided between office and site inspections
• Personal protective equipment is required for inspections
• Work alone procedures are followed
• Exposure to adverse weather and temperatures
• Enters private residences and commercial properties
• Exposure to biological and chemical agents
• Exposure to dirt, dust, grime
• Works in confined spaces
• Exposure to stressful experiences/interaction with parties who may be upset, angry, and/or emotionally charged

*** If no qualified Building Official II can be secured, the position will be filled as a Building Official I conditional upon the successful candidate receiving their non-restricted Class II Building Official License within a 12 month period.