About the role The property inspector will perform indoor and outdoor inspections to minimize safety hazards and determine maintenance needs, photographing and documenting residential properties. As part of these inspections, The Property Inspector ensures that residents are following the homecare guidelines of their lease agreements and are complying with regulations. The job may require car travel spanning from their home office.

The Property

Inspector provides Life Safety Inspections (LSI), and other residential building inspection services, and associated reporting at mandatory stages of construction, during tenant move-ins and move-out, checking and enforcing compliance with the reviewed permit documents, building drawings, the Ontario Building Code, related legislation or municipal by-laws. At various times the Property Inspector will provide Building Condition Assessments (BCA), and other building inspection services, associated reporting for the MNO portfolio. What you will be doing Respond to resident maintenance complaints in coordination with the maintenance team

Onsite and virtual inspections of properties on a regular basis of residential homes and/or commercial properties as required

Identify hazards and create solutions to minimize potential safety concerns

Respond to resident day-to-day maintenance concerns as an assigned maintenance team member.

Coordinate property maintenance with external vendors as necessary

Determine the occupancy status and condition of properties and coordinate with outside vendors for occupancy verification as necessary.

Photograph all violations or potential issues and log the actions taken

Perform regular six-month inspections, initial inspections before tenants move in, move out inspections, and final inspections

Perform all other inspections as current inspection programs are acquired

Provide administrative support in the absence of the property administrator including the answering and dispatching of telephone calls as required





Provide weekly updates on open maintenance issues and ongoing capital projects

Assume the duties of maintenance staff in absence of a maintenance team member

Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager or designate(s)

Must be physically able to inspect construction sites including walking properties, climbing ladders, and kneeling

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time

This position will work out of one of the MNO offices across Ontario Technical Responsibilities Provides full spectrum of inspection services for all housing units within assigned portfolio including: Assessing property condition, determining cost-effective corrective measures, producing work descriptions, and estimating cost of corrective measures

Complete Energy Audits and provide recommendation on energy saving measures

Examine contractor bids and monitor progress of the work, recommending payment upon satisfactory completion as described by MNO-IPS requirements, policies, procedures and standards and other authorities having jurisdiction Contract Administration Responsibilities Ability to write clear inspection reports on the condition of properties

Prepares tenders for distribution to contractors

Prepare business cases for capital projects

Issue purchase orders and handle routine daily maintenance calls on orders up to $9,999.00 before taxes, to initiate work.

Ensures that any contractor performing work carries all applicable contract security; i.e. WSIB, liability insurance.





Responsible for acting on any insurance claims around work within timeframe specified in procedures or as required by the Manager Operational Administration Responsibilities Adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act requirements, as it pertains to daily work; advises Manager of unsafe working conditions on sites and participates in investigations as required.

Responsible for the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on all sites, as required.

Organize workload, schedule inspections, and document inspection results, including the collection and attachment of photographs, documents, and reports in the computerized records management and tracking system.

Collaborate on responses to enquiries from the public concerning assigned PMR with the Manager

Prepare accurate detailed reports and provide all necessary documents/recommendations to the Manager for approval Qualifications High school diploma

General knowledge of residential construction Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word) and a high degree of digital literacy. Willingness and ability to adapt to and learn new software

Demonstrated problem-solving, time management and analytical skills to prioritize workload pressures and deadlines

Experience working with HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems

Scheduling experience and the ability to manage project timelines and personal schedules Experience Requirements Ability to read and interpret basic plans

Familiarity with the Residential Tenancies Act

Customer service orientation experience an asset

Experience in performing building residential or small building inspections and or related experience in the construction and renovation industry Nice to Have 1-year experience in real estate, insurance inspection, or property management an asset

Experience working with tenant, leasing or property management systems (Yardi, Arcori, Property Vista, Archibus etc.)

Home Inspection Certification from a recognized body in Ontario

Experience in reviewing residential or small building construction drawings and permit drawings

📌 005 - Property Inspector (Haileybury)
🏢 Metis Nation of Ontario
📍 Haileybury