Building Inspector Ii Jobs

About Our Organization

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Job Summary

Applications are being accepted for the position of Building Inspector II within Building Services. With a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement, this position will be guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Your role

• Support the proactive enforcement of the Shared Rental Housing Program.
• Assist Building Inspector III’s with new ICI/Large Complex Building projects, as required.
• Perform building, plumbing and HVAC inspections of new residential housing projects and associated ancillary buildings under Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code.
• Perform municipal by-law inspections as required.
• Issue Provincial Offence Notices and Information under the Provincial Offences Act and attend court, as necessary.
• Implementation the Dormant Permits Program.
• Prepare and issue reports, letters and Orders in relation to on-site inspections, as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Establish and maintain good positive relationships with the public, professionals and City staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid G driver’s licence with a good driving record.
• Ability to interpret Codes, By-laws and working (construction) drawings, with a strong understanding of the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and municipal By-laws.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent team skills, customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• House, Small Buildings, Plumbing – House, Plumbing – All Buildings, HVAC – House and Detection, Lighting & Power. Applicants who do not currently possess these qualifications will be required to do so within a reasonable timeframe.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word) and relevant software.
• Qualified with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the following categories:
• Experience with AMANDA Software.
• Accredited with the Ontario Building Officials Association as a Certified Building Code Official (or in the process).
• Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• A satisfactory Police Record Check required at time of offer.

Rate

$39.18-$48.08

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.