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- Job ID #32290: Building Code Specialist
- Union: Non-Union
- Job Description ID #: 7909
- Duration:
- (1) Permanent Full-Time
- (1) Temporary Full time

- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Supervisor of Building Engineering, responsible for accepting and reviewing building permit applications to determine compliance with the Ontario Building Code and other relevant legislation to support the timely issuance of building permits.

This role primarily focuses on the following application types:

- Building permit applications related to Part 3 including, but not limited to, complex buildings and post-disaster buildings including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, farm buildings and on-site sewage systems.

GENERAL DUTIES

Review building permit applications for completeness; determine acceptance or refusal and communicate requirements to applicants.

Examines and reviews permit plans and specifications for compliance with Ontario Building Code to ensure adequacy of submitted documentation to ensure safety of building occupants and structural adequacy of buildings and structures.





Review referenced technical standards (NFPA, Ontario Fire Code, CSA, CAN/ULC, Intertek and BMEC/CCMC) and all other applicable legislation as related to building permit reviews and inquiries.

Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to support the timely progression of permit applications.

Research property records and related documentation to support permit application reviews and respond to inquiries.

Issue permits as delegated by the CBO for construction, demolition, change of use, signs, on-site sewage systems and recommend and approve occupant loads for Liquor Licences for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

Examines and analyzes complicated structural systems, life support systems, including smoke control measures, building services and fire suppression systems.

Ability to understand and review shoring and excavation plans, soils reports and geotechnical reports as applicable.

Determines adequacy of submitted specifications and details to ensure safety of occupants, including suitability of used materials.

Evaluate proposed materials, construction methods, and alternative solutions to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards and provide recommendations for acceptance.





Participate in preliminary design discussions through a formal consultation process and advise design professionals on Ontario Building Code requirements, required alternative solutions and other related technical considerations.

Attends Provincial Bylaw Court or Ontario Supreme Court to give evidence on Building Code infractions and engineering analysis.

Provides evidence to Provincial Professional Associations to assist in interpretation of Code of Ethics.

Researches and prepares technical comments to various civic committees. Attends various committees in representation of written comments for the department.

Performs site inspections to assess or determine unsafe conditions, witness and certify testing of life safety systems including fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, etc. and prepares necessary any site inspection reports and/or recommendations.

Provide professional, timely, and courteous service and technical advice to the public, building permit applicants, and other Divisions regarding permit applications, general inquiries and other site conditions.

Prepare professional written correspondence and maintain accurate records and files.

Provide technical guidance in interpreting regulatory requirements to building inspection, plans examination and administrative staff.

Makes recommendations for improvements to processes, including efficiency improvements, modification/elimination/development of tools, and the introduction and use of technology

Respond to inquiries and explain building regulations and provide guidance to applicant, owner, contractor and designer on potential delays due to necessary applicable law requirements necessary to obtain a permit such as site plan approval, Conservation approval, NEC, MOECC, or MTO and assist whe

📌 Job ID #32290: Building Code Specialist (Canada)
🏢 City of Hamilton
📍 Canada