Building Inspector/Law Enforcement I or II

Position Details

• Location: Amherstview
• Closing Date: 2026-09-21
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Engagement Type: Permanent
• Department: Building Department

Overview

Posting will automatically close at 12:00 A.M. on Monday, September 21, 2026. Please submit your application by 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This posting for a permanent fulltime CUPE position is the result of a vacancy.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and duties apply to all three levels of Inspector, but each level is expected to achieve a different minimum standard:

Level I - Proficient

• Knowledge & skills frequently exceed requirements of current level and consistently achieves high results; expected to handle complex tasks/issues with assistance.
• Makes suggestions, take action without direction, and can act independently with limited assistance.
• Read, understand, and interpret construction drawings with limited assistance from Building Inspector II or CBO.
• Read, understand, and interpret development agreements with limited assistance.
• Ability to interpret various By-laws such as the Sign By-Law, Zoning By-law, property standards By-law, and Building By-Law.
• Use appropriate software to calculate fees and provide accurate reviews of application plans with limited assistance from Building Inspector II or Supervisor/CBO.
• Conduct inspections of issued permits during construction and demonstrate competence in this task.
• Interact with contractors and builders; contentious issues are usually handled by the Building Inspector I with assistance when required.
• Demonstrate competence in enforcing Ontario Building Code (OBC) standards and ensuring projects are constructed in compliance.
• Write technical reports with proficiency with assistance when required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively review drawing submissions for subdivisions and site plans with limited assistance.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Good understanding of OBC and relevant legislation with ability to make decisions without contravening legislation with limited assistance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

Level II - Excellent

• Knowledge and skills far exceed current level requirements; handle complex tasks with little or no assistance.
• Read, understand, and interpret construction drawings and development agreements with little to no assistance.
• Ability to interpret various By-laws including Sign, Zoning, property standards, and Building By-Law.
• Use appropriate software to calculate fees and accurately review application plans with limited assistance.
• Conduct inspections of issued permits during construction demonstrating excellence.
• Interact with contractors and builders; handle contentious issues with limited supervisory assistance.
• Demonstrate excellence in enforcing OBC standards and ensuring compliance.
• Write technical reports expertly and independently.