Enforcement Building Inspector

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives of many people? The City of Mississauga is looking for great people to join our Building team and take a proactive role in ensuring a safer built environment for all construction projects.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Building Enforcement Services, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Investigate complaint referrals from the general public, Council, and/or internal staff to ensure new building construction, alterations, and additions regulated by the Ontario Building Code are undertaken with the benefit of an issued building permit.
• Prepare and maintain accurate investigation and enforcement related reports, in both electronic and manual formats.
• Prepare Building Code Act Orders in electronic format for issuance.
• Initiate legal action through the City’s Prosecution Office, including the swearing of Information, service of Summons, and testifying in court as required.
• Respond to related enquiries received from the general public and/or internal staff.
• Present a professional, positive, knowledgeable, and conscientious image to the public at all times.
• Qualify and maintain qualifications as referenced in Division C Section 3.1.4. of the Ontario Building Code, and attend appropriate courses/seminars to keep knowledge current.
• Work in coordination with other Building Division staff, other City departments, and external agencies.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

• Certified Engineering/Architectural Technologist and/or have post-secondary education related to building design and/or construction.
• Minimum of 2 years directly related work experience; municipal experience is a definite asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, and other applicable law relating to building permit requirements and enforcement procedures, including the overall building permit approval process.
• Qualified as referenced in Division C Section 3.1.4., of the Ontario Building Code.
• Proficient in the reading and interpretation of building design drawings.
• Must have strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Building Code Official is desirable.
• Personal computer literacy is required.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle is essential.