Ontario Building Code permit review is central to this City of Hamilton position, requiring analysis of complex applications and technical documentation. Both permanent and temporary full time vacancies are available. The Building Code Specialist reviews Part 3 applications involving residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, farm, and post-disaster buildings. You assess structural adequacy, occupant safety, building services, fire suppression, alternative solutions, and applicable legislation. You also explain requirements and potential approval delays to applicants, owners, contractors, and designers. Key Responsibilities:

Accept or refuse applications and communicate outstanding requirements Analyze structural, life safety, and building service systems Review shoring, excavation, soils,



and geotechnical reports Evaluate alternative solutions against regulatory and industry standards Advise design professionals through preliminary consultations Requirements:

Relevant technology diploma or recognized engineering or architecture degree Required Ontario Building Code qualifications within stated timelines Construction background or formal building design experience Ability to make independent code and by-law decisions Numerical aptitude and computer literacy skills Use Ontario Building Code knowledge and technical analysis to guide accurate permit decisions across Hamilton’s complex projects.

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📌 Ontario Building Code Permit Reviewer (Hamilton)
🏢 City of Hamilton
📍 Hamilton