Building Inspector Full-time Job

Job Summary

Under supervision of the designated Department staff, this position performs administrative, plan review and building inspection duties to ensure compliance with applicable codes, bylaws, acts and standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Schedules, prioritizes, and inspects all buildings and other structures and installations during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable codes, bylaws, acts and standards.
• Receives permit applications, conducts a preliminary plan review to ensure all documentation is attached, requests missing information and enters all required information into the computer database.
• Reviews and approves residential and non-complex commercial plans.
• Communicates with contractors, property owners and other concerned parties to explain building code regulations, residential zoning requirements and resolve problems to ensure public health, fire safety and structural sufficiency.
• Patrols assigned areas to ensure that building permits are obtained for all construction activity.
• Maintains physical and electronic records and issues reports of inspections, including action taken and recommendations; conducts subsequent inspections to determine if infractions have been rectified. Issues correction notices, orders to remedy a contravention and stop-work orders when necessary.
• Performs special inspections related to building information abstracts, complaints, fire damaged buildings, building relocations, as well as pre-approval inspections for such things as fireplaces, personal care homes and day care centres.
• Circulates plans for review and approval by all divisions and other civic departments and subsequently reviews approved plans for completeness; prepares plans for permit issuance; notifies the applicant that the permit is ready and issues the building permit.
• Provides brochures and technical assistance related to the National Building Code, the Swimming Pool Bylaw, The Construction Codes Act and regulations under the Act.
• Consults with other civic departments to identify and resolve issues related to missing plan information.
• Assists with the occupancy permit and encroachment agreement processes by gathering related information and coordinating joint inspections with other civic departments as required.
• Assists with the civic addressing process for structures and structure units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a recognized, two-year, post-secondary architectural, mechanical, civil or other related engineering technology program, plus five years’ progressive related building construction experience

OR

• Possession of a Saskatchewan Journeyman Carpenter Certificate, including completion of a recognized apprenticeship program plus five years' progressive related journeyman trade experience 
• Possession of a valid Level I Saskatchewan Building Official Licence.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within two years after date of hire, Level II and III Saskatchewan Building Officials Licences.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence, and a vehicle suitable for use in the performance of duties. 
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of Part 9 of the National Building Code, the Swimming Pool Bylaw, The Construction Codes Act and regulations under the Act.
• Knowledge of the National Building Code, particularly Part 3 and Part 8.
• Knowledge of all pertinent standards, regulations, policies, procedures and bylaws.
• Ability to interpret, and make decisions in accordance with, established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful, courteous and authoritative manner.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of technical advancements and changes in the construction industry.
• Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft office applications (e.g. Word, Excel) and workflow software.
   

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Overtime is required.