Building Inspector (CUPE 34.21) (PFT) (2)
Norfolk County, Canada

Basic Function:

Building Inspector I:

Building Inspector II:

Building Inspector III:

• Provide advice, interpretation and direction to Building Inspectors in the absence of the Chief Building Official and Deputy Chief Building Official
• Research new building materials, processes and procedures as they relate to the Ontario Building Code
• To provide advice and direction regarding the interpretation of zoning bylaws

Position Description:

• Interpret, administer and enforce zoning by-laws, the Ontario Building Code Act and regulations and ensure all other applicable provincial or municipal by-laws are complied with.
• Examine permit applications, building plans, reports and specifications submitted with applications within their area of qualification in order to ensure that compliance with the legislation referred to above, has been achieved; notify applications of any changes necessary in order to achieve compliance and issue or reject building permits and plumbing permits on the basis of the review and on behalf of the Chief Building Official.
• Provide comments on private septic system approvals as part of departmental circulation process.
• Monitor and collect development charges for various subdivisions ensuring that the charges are forwarded to Treasury and coded to the correct subdivision; keep a running total of number of lots development charges have been received for each subdivision to ensure charges are being collected.
• Perform mandatory and other pertinent on-site inspections of buildings under construction within their area of qualification to ensure compliance with the legislation referred to above, document findings, interpret technical data, test results and reports for the purpose of verifying compliance with all applicable legislation.
• Responsible for issuance of various letters, documents and orders such as Orders to Comply, Unsafe condition Orders, Orders Not to Cover and ensure through the C.B.O., the issuance of Stop Work Orders, Orders Prohibiting Occupancy and Orders to Uncover; all in order to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Interpret and administer Zoning By-laws, prepare letters confirming zoning verification, building compliance and work order searches, responds to legal and public inquiries regarding zoning and completes zoning deficiency forms for applications which do not comply with the applicable zoning by-law requirements.
• Respond to technical enquiries and provides advice to the public regarding general construction practise, the Ontario Building Code, New Home Warranty Program, Canadian Farm Building Code, and all other pertinent legislative requirements.
• Input all required building and plumbing data on to the Building Department computer permit management system for the purpose of monitoring the status of permits issued, site inspections completed, orders issued and for the compiling of statistical reports for internal use, Statistics Canada, County Assessment Department, Bell Canada, Union Gas and a variety of other departments or agencies.
• Act as Provincial Offences Officer in the enforcement of Provincial Acts and Municipal By-laws and to appear and testify in court proceedings when necessary.
• Calculate permit fees required, receive payment for permits, information letters and documents.
• Accept written requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Work with Zoning and Building Information Officer providing advice regarding specific situations/ issues when and if required.
• Provide the supervisory functions as required by Article 2.16.42(1) (b) of the Ontario Building Code when an inspector is enrolled in an approved internship program by the Ministry as outlined in Article 2.16.42.(1) (a) of the

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