Building Inspector / By-law enforcement Officier
- Odessa, ON, Canada
$39.98/hr (Level I), $44.18/hr (Level II) , · Full-time
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- $39.98/hr (Level I), $44.18/hr (Level II) ,
- Job type
- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Organization
Loyalist Township
Region
Ontario
Application Deadline
November 1, 2026 before 23:30
Hiring Date
December 7, 2026
Type
Full-time
Category
Building inspection
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This role is an integral part of service delivery to the residents of Loyalist Township and contributes to the achievement of our Strategic Plan. The purpose of this position is to ensure public safety through the examination of plans and specifications, and to provide building and property inspections in accordance with the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and related Regulations, and By-laws. The Building Inspector must comply with the Municipal Code of Conduct and the Supplementary Code of Conduct for Building Inspectors and present a professional, positive, knowledgeable, and conscientious manner to the public at all times.
Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector is responsible for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and related Regulations and by-laws by inspecting at specific stages of construction, alteration, renovation, and demolition of all classifications of buildings, for the purposes of issuing permits. The Building Inspector will also investigate alleged or suspected violations and issue orders when necessary. In the course of their duties, the Building Inspector will collect and document evidence regarding compliance for the purposes of permit issuance, inspections, and resolution of violations.
Requirements
Where it is not explicitly stated, it is expected that each level can undertake all requirements of the previous level(s) as well as what is listed under the requirements for that position.
Education, Skills & Training
Level I
A minimum of two (2) years of related building inspection experience.
Level II
A minimum of three (3) years of related building inspection experience.
Salary & Benefits
Email: hr@loyalist.ca
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Loyalist Township
Region
Ontario
Application Deadline
November 1, 2026 before 23:30
Hiring Date
December 7, 2026
Type
Full-time
Category
Building inspection
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print
Description Click here to view full screen
Description
This role is an integral part of service delivery to the residents of Loyalist Township and contributes to the achievement of our Strategic Plan. The purpose of this position is to ensure public safety through the examination of plans and specifications, and to provide building and property inspections in accordance with the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and related Regulations, and By-laws. The Building Inspector must comply with the Municipal Code of Conduct and the Supplementary Code of Conduct for Building Inspectors and present a professional, positive, knowledgeable, and conscientious manner to the public at all times.
Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector is responsible for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and related Regulations and by-laws by inspecting at specific stages of construction, alteration, renovation, and demolition of all classifications of buildings, for the purposes of issuing permits. The Building Inspector will also investigate alleged or suspected violations and issue orders when necessary. In the course of their duties, the Building Inspector will collect and document evidence regarding compliance for the purposes of permit issuance, inspections, and resolution of violations.
Requirements
Where it is not explicitly stated, it is expected that each level can undertake all requirements of the previous level(s) as well as what is listed under the requirements for that position.
Education, Skills & Training
- Three-year diploma in civil, construction engineering, architectural technology, or related discipline.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” driver’s license with the ability to provide a driver’s record abstract.
- Required to obtain and maintain satisfactory CPIC (Criminal Record Check).
- Customer service skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy in difficult situations.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with the ability to adapt to change.
- Self-motivated with the ability to research and stay current in knowledge and skills.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, with a demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
- Knowledge of the Building Code, the Building Code Act, and applicable laws.
- Ability to read and comprehend plans, details, specifications and required building construction and civil engineering/architectural drawings.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding plans and drawing review and inspections.
- Must be registered with the director as defined in the BCA and qualified in the category of qualifications set out in column 2 of table 3.5.2.1. of Div. C Part 3 of the OBC.
- Must have and maintain a BCIN with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with successful completion of:
- General or CBO legal.
- House. (Or small buildings)
- Plumbing house. (Or plumbing all buildings)
- HVAC house. (Or building services)
- Building structural.
- On-Site Sewage
- Intermediate skills for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel), and building permit related software (preferably City View), and GIS software.
- Must be registered with the director as defined in the BCA and qualified in the category of qualifications set out in column 2 of table 3.5.2.1. of Div. C Part 3 of the OBC.
- Accredited with the Ontario Building Officials Association as a Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) in Part 9 and Part 3 of the OBC.
- Must have and maintain a BCIN with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with successful completion of:
- General or CBO legal.
- House. (Or small buildings)
- Plumbing house. (Or plumbing all buildings)
- HVAC house. (Or building services)
- Building structural.
- On-Site Sewage
- Small buildings.
- Large Buildings.
- Complex buildings.
- Plumbing all buildings.
- Building services.
- Detection, Lighting, and Power. (Fire Protection)
- Intermediate skills for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel), and building permit related software (preferably City View), and GIS software.
Level I
A minimum of two (2) years of related building inspection experience.
Level II
A minimum of three (3) years of related building inspection experience.
Salary & Benefits
- $39.98/hr (Level I), $44.18/hr (Level II) ,
- OMERS,
- Employer paid :
- Sunlife extended health and dental
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
Email: hr@loyalist.ca
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Responsibilities
Inspect construction, alteration, renovation, and demolition work at required stages to support permit issuance and ensure compliance with the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, regulations, and municipal by-laws. Investigate suspected violations, issue orders when necessary, and collect and document evidence related to compliance.
Requirements
Requires a three-year diploma in civil or construction engineering, architectural technology, or a related discipline, a valid Class G driver's licence, and a satisfactory criminal record check. Candidates must meet the applicable building inspector qualifications and BCIN requirements; Level I requires at least two years of related experience, while Level II requires at least three years and CBCO accreditation.
Skills
- Building Inspections
- Building Code Enforcement
- By-law Enforcement
- Plan and Drawing Review
- Construction Inspection
- Evidence Collection and Documentation
- Investigation
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Customer Service
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Microsoft Office
- CityView
- GIS Software
- Building Permit Software
Benefits
- OMERS Pension
- Employer-Paid Extended Health Insurance
- Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
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Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Legal
Keywords
- Building Inspector
- By-law Enforcement
- Building Code Act
- Ontario Building Code
- Building Regulations
- Municipal By-laws
- Building Permits
- Construction Inspection
- Property Inspection
- Plan Review
- Construction Drawings
- Civil Engineering Drawings
- Architectural Drawings
- Evidence Documentation
- Violation Investigation
- BCIN
- Certified Building Code Official
- CBCO
- OBOA
- On-Site Sewage
- Building Structural
- Building Services
- Fire Protection
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- CityView
- GIS
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Class G Driver's Licence