Building Inspector

The strength in Middlesex Centre lies with its people. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural communities and small towns make it a great place to live, work and play.

Municipality of Middlesex Centre Employment Opportunity

Building Inspector

Permanent, Full-Time Position, Non-Union

Department: Building Services

Grow your Future at Middlesex Centre

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre is a thriving, progressive, and welcoming community. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural charm and vibrant small towns make it a great place to live, work, and play.

What makes us special? Our team!

We are supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We take pride in delivering the highest standard of municipal services to our community. We embrace our values of respect, cooperation, innovation, and integrity.

If you are a team player who is passionate about your work and are always looking for ways to improve and grow, then we want to hear from you.

We can offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Participation in OMERS, one of the best defined-benefit pension plans in Canada
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with a health care spending account
• An employee and family assistance program
• A culture that supports ongoing training and professional development.

Position Summary

The Building Inspector carries out inspections, enforcement and administrative duties under building codes, municipal by-laws, and related legislation, regulations, and directives. This position investigates and attempts to resolve problems, referring complex or contentious situations to the Deputy Chief Building Official, and liaises with a wide variety of groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

Building Inspections/OBC Compliance

• Conducts building inspections for construction projects to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and all Municipal by-laws.
• Inspects: excavation, footings, foundations, plumbing, framing, HVAC, insulation, air barrier, occupancy, building services, fire separations and protection systems, and final completion.
• Attends construction sites / properties, traveling by car.
• Issues orders for properties where work is non-conforming, maintains site inspection records, using photos, notes, and keeps municipal records up to date on database system.
• Assists in building permit reporting and inputting of information from “Cloudpermit” into the municipal property information database “Keystone Computer Resources” and the municipal’s records management system “Laserfiche.”.

Plans Review

• Reviews building permit applications within the mandated timeframes for buildings, pools, and signs and accompanying plans for compliance with the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, municipal by-laws, other legislation, and standards in preparation for issuance of building permits.
• Calculates fees for permits, inspections, and other municipal by-laws.

By-Law Enforcement/Inspections

• Acts on and investigates complaints from other officials and the public concerning violation of municipal by-laws.
• Issues Offence Notices under the Provincial Offences Act and, if necessary, recommending legal action to Chief Building Official.
• Issues work orders and written communication to owner and or tenant regarding noncompliance with municipal by-laws.
• Ensures remedial action is completed to bring properties into compliance with municipal by-laws.
• Advises municipal legal counsel on the facts of the case and appears in court to represent the municipality.
• Maintains site inspection records, using photos, notes, and keeping municipal records up to date on database system.
• Assists in developing new or amending existing municipal by-laws.

Other Responsibilities

• Responds to questions and complaints relating to current and proposed construction projects, Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act, municipal by-laws, property compliance, fees, zoning information, inspections, and orders, and liaises with owners, contractors, and other professionals.
• Provides interpretation of Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act and municipal by-laws for owners, contractors, and other professionals or interested parties.
• Provides awareness to contractors and other professionals relating to the ongoing changes to the Ontario Building Code.
• Undertakes special projects and performs other duties as assigned in accordance with departmental or corporate objectives.
• Attend bi-weekly development meetings with municipal staff and county planners.
• Review and comment on variance, severance, and site plan applications as they relate to building code.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• College diploma in a relevant field of study, such as Architectural Engineering, and/or Civil Engineering, or equivalent post-secondary education and/or experience.
• Successful completion of some or all the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Building Inspector qualifications including the Chief Building Official (Legal), House, Small Buildings, Large Buildings, Complex Buildings, Building Services, HVAC House, Plumbing – All Buildings, Detection, Lighting and Power, Fire Protection, Onsite Sewage Systems and Building Structural exams, and any further regulatory requirements as described under the Building Code Act.

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressive experience working in a construction environment, or similar experience in building inspections and/or by-law enforcement.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the current Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act.
• Thorough organizational skills.
• Proven ability to deal with conflict and difficult people/situations.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code and principles and practices of by-law enforcement.
• Superior leadership, organizational, interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with elected and non-elected officials and staff at all levels.
• Understanding of word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software; web/eservices in a municipal environment; the Internet as a research tool; and knowledge of network and records security management.

Other Requirements

• Minimum of a valid Ontario class G driver’s license in good standing.
• Criminal Records Check

Hours & Conditions of Work

Normal work hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

This position primarily works at the main municipal office. This position is also in the public conducting site inspections related to numerous regulatory scenarios including building and by-law enforcement inspections.

Compensation

Middlesex Centre offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive employee benefit plan, including participation in the OMERS pension plan for this position. Compensation for this position is currently $91,377.00 to $108,771.00 per year.

Job Posting #: 2026-027

Closing Date: October 4, 2026

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this position.

Middlesex Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us in confidence of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process.

Middlesex Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us in confidence of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process.