Municipal Building Official
City of Waterloo based in Waterloo, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Municipal Building Official. The City of Waterloo is a dynamic and innovative community committed to fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Waterloo serves as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, actively engaging with the community to promote civic participation and ensure a high standard of living. Waterloo stands as a model for other municipalities in Ontario. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Waterloo
Position: Municipal Building Official
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $65,870.00 – $82,338.00 Annually
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Employment Group: Staff Association
Location: Waterloo, ON
Primary Work Location: Waterloo City Centre
Schedule: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 35 hours / week
Requisition ID/Job ID: 11221
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a post-secondary diploma in Construction Engineering or Architectural Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: Candidates should have minimum one (1) year related municipal experience in building plan review and inspection of Part 9 residential houses and accessory structures
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment
- The candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering quality customer service
- The candidates should show a demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion
- The candidates must hold or be willing to obtain qualifications under the Building Code Act in the following categories: House and Legal General
- The candidates should have a good working knowledge of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code, as well as other building-related legislation and related plan review processes
- The candidates should be familiar with statutes and regulations defined as applicable law under the Building Code Act
- The candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills to identify problems and solutions and to deal effectively with a varied customer base
- The candidates should be energetic, motivated individuals who can work in both team situations and independently
- The candidates should have excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
- The candidates should be able to switch focus and respond to the demands of the permit flow, customer inquiries, or administrative demands
- The candidates should be comfortable reviewing plans in an office environment, providing guidance to administration staff, and explaining matters evolving from the enforcement of the Building Code Act
- The candidates must undergo a Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check satisfactory to the City
- The candidates must provide proof of their current and valid certificate(s), licenses, and/or educational qualifications, if applicable
- The candidates must possess a valid MTO ‘G’ class driver’s license in good standing with a driver’s abstract acceptable to the City. This includes a maximum of 3 demerit points, a maximum of 2 convictions within the previous 36 months, no driving-related criminal code convictions within the previous 36 months, and no ignition interlock restrictions
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to determine if applications are acceptable as a complete building permit application
- The candidates should be able to determine the applicable building permit fees and permit due date
- The candidates should be able to answer building code inquiries from design professionals, builders, and the general public
- The candidates should be able to verify all applicable approvals from other levels of government and authorities
- The candidates should be able to provide assistance to inquiries relating to the building permit and inspection process
- The candidates should be able to inform permit applicants, design professionals, builders, etc., of any code deficiencies and resolve them
- The candidates should be able to research code-related matters for building staff
- The candidates should be able to inspect construction plans for bylaw and building code compliance and confirm compliance with applicable zoning bylaws
- The candidates should be able to schedule inspection requests and results in AMANDA
- The candidates should be able to inspect construction for compliance with approved drawings and applicable codes
- The candidates should be able to perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
- The candidate will get inclusivity, health, safety, and wellness
- The candidate will get a focus on reconciliation, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion
- The candidate will get certification as a Living Wage Champion
- The candidate will get a fulsome employer-paid benefits package, including extended health and dental care, paid sick days, long-term disability, life insurance, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- The candidate will get eligibility for the Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) for all employees
- The candidate will get flexible work schedules, paid vacation and personal days, and the opportunity to bank overtime
- The candidate will get to participate in employee-wide events, activities, site visits, BBQs, etc.
- The candidate will get a complimentary FitPass for City of Waterloo employees and family members for leisure, swim, and fitness drop-in programs
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!