Building & Plumbing Inspector – Sewage Systems

Posted on Monday, October 28th, 2024

City of Kingston | Kingston
Full-time 35 hrs/wk | Wage: $36.85 – $43.87/Hr | Closes 2024-11-06

Job Description

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people’s lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you’ll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you’ll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary
*Note: Pay rates are based on 2023 rates*

** Please note the rates of pay for this position is currently covered under a temporary Market Adjustment until end of December 2023**

The Building and Plumbing Inspector is responsible for conducting plan reviews and site inspections at various stages of construction ensuring buildings, structures, uses, and related systems are in compliance with the approved permit documents, plans and specifications; the Building Code Act and building code as amended Ontario Building Code (OBC); any referenced standards/documents and related legislation.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review construction plans, specifications and reports from designers, engineers and architects to establish compliance with the OBC, municipal regulations and applicable standards

Issue permits and complete site inspections for residential, institutional, commercial and industrial properties with regards to structure, plumbing, wiring, heating systems, sanitation, fire and safety

Serve notice stating specific defects to owners or to other appropriate parties when standards do not comply with the regulations and by-laws

Review construction projects to confirm compliance to Ontario Heritage Act

Coordinate and prioritize workload and monitor construction activity in assigned geographic area including review of site plans, blueprints and specifications

As a Provincial Offences Officer, enforce Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements through the courts where necessary

Liaise and maintain good public relations with department clientele including architects, engineers, lawyers, the public, other departments and government agencies

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies
3 year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or equivalent

Successful completion of the provincial mandated examination program administered and authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in accordance with the Building Code Act (BCA) and the building code in the categories of qualifications set out in the building code as follows:
• General legal/processes or powers and duties of Chief Building Officials
• On-site sewage systems

JOB TERMS: Permanent
APPLY BY: 2024-11-06

How to Apply

Apply to the Building & Plumbing Inspector – Sewage Systems position

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca

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