Mechanical Inspector Jobs

Openings: [[numberOpenings]]

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Location Name: City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Date Posted: April 24, 2023

Closing Date: May 19, 2023

Profession: Inspectors & Regulatory Officers

Experience Level(s): Mid-Level

Desired Employment Status: Permanent

Education Level(s): Completion of a Journeyperson Plumbing Certificate

Job ID: 1291

Position Summary

This position is responsible to undertake all plumbing and mechanical inspections to ensure and enforce compliance authorized under "The Construction Codes Act and The Plumbing Code Regulations"

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in inspections of duct penetrations, duct installations & fire dampers
• Completes searches, inputs data, validates data, modifies data, exports and generates reports and lists from programs and applications
• Inspects residential, apartment buildings, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects for plumbing and mechanical installations
• Liaises with developer/contractor/applicant/property owner and staff to ensure awareness of all appropriate approval conditions and responsibilities associated with plumbing/mechanical permit
• Maintains filing systems in accordance with branch procedure and corporate records management policies and procedures
• Provides assistance & interpretation for ventilation control & fire protection of commercial cooking operations (NFPA 96).
• Prepares monthly report on activities including status of inspections and deficiencies
• Maintains comprehensive inspection and violation records including photographs, sketches, diagrams, and other relevant written reports, notices, and data
• Inspects, measures, records, and validates mechanical and plumbing installations including fixtures, hot water and steam heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sprinkler systems, and other mechanical installations, equipment and appliances
• Initiates prosecutions and provides evidence/testimony in court for violations under The Plumbing Bylaw and the mechanical portion of the National Building Code.
• Perform inspections for requirements of fire stopping of plumbing as per plumbing code for penetrations
• Responds to customer inquiries and requests for information (ad hoc and service requests)
• Reviews mechanical plans to ensure compliance of applicable Codes, Act and Bylaws as required by Supervisor.
• Provides technical and regulatory advice and interpretation for mechanical and plumbing installations
• Contacts and interacts with property owners/representative, provides inspection reports with deficiencies, and responds to questions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Coordinates with internal staff and external stakeholders for process, steps, and actions
• Knowledge of specific branch as well as the broader division/departments/branches
• Knowledge of office administration processes and customer/client services
• Reads and interprets plans, sketches, blueprints, and drawings
• Identifies issues, consults, and follows policies, procedures, and processes in order to achieve compliance
• 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
• Delivers and discusses contentious messages/information which may be resisted
• Knowledge of Plumbing Code and The Saskatchewan Plumbing Regulations
• Prioritizes and adapts activities in accordance with daily/weekly/annual schedule within defined timelines/deadlines
• Explains, clarifies, and exchanges technical and process information
• Familiarizes new employees with tasks, duties, practices, and processes
• Knowledge of mechanical portion of National Building Code of Canada and mechanical construction standards, policies, procedures, methods, and practices
• Provides ideas and suggestions to improve work processes
• Uses calming and de-escalation techniques

Education & Experience

• Building Official Class 1 Licence, Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations for the purpose of mechanical inspections only.
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Completion of and obtained Cross Control Specialist Certification
• Job-specific licences and certifications relevant for specific operations, equipment, tools, and health and safety
• Completion of a Journeyperson Plumbing Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years journeyperson experience.

Working/Other Conditions

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

✓ Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

✓ Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

✓ Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 7

Division: City Planning & Community Development

Department: Planning & Development Services

Hourly Salary: $31.40 - $40.31, plus this position is currently supplemented with an additional $4.50/hr Market Supplement.

Annual Salary: $59,867.00 - $76,855.00

The City of Regina acknowledges that we are on Treaty 4 Territory, and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We want to show our recognition and respect to the Nations and the ancestors of this territory, we are grateful for the privilege to be here, to co-exist. We recognize that much of the harms of the past have shaped our relationship; we are committed to our work of building trust. We hope for good and everlasting relationships to create true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Regina is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Talent at 306-777-7550 or by email at [email protected].