Job Opening Number: 107144

Job Requisition Number: 488

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Union

Job Code: Building Inspector, Generalist

Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT

Division: Building

Salary Range:

1st Step: $102,975.60 per annum

2nd Step: $108,399.20 per annum

Job Rate: $114,114.00 per annum

Job Grade: 012

Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)

Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week

Location: FLOWER CITY COMMUNITY CAMPUS

Posting Date: 08/17/2026

Closing Date: 08/31/2026

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

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POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inspections, performs multi-disciplinary inspections to ensure construction and installations meet

all referenced standards set by the Ontario Building Code as well as plans, specifications, documents and applicable laws and

by-laws.

• Performs detailed and comprehensive inspections of new homes, two-unit dwellings, housing renovations, small

commercial and other buildings regulated by Part 9 of the Code

• Ensures that building, plumbing and HVAC construction are in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, plans,

specifications and documents

• Investigates complaints to determine whether any infractions of the Building Code Act or regulations have occurred, and

takes appropriate follow-up actions in accordance with legislative requirements

• Issues orders to comply, uncover and/or stop work orders and makes necessary follow up in accordance with the

legislative requirements and departmental procedures and standards

• Maintains complete and comprehensive inspection and investigation records, including field notes, deficiency report orders

and photographs

• Prepares prosecutions documentation, and testifies in court as required

• Provides technical assistance to customers and the public at the counter and responds to telephone inquiries in

accordance with established service standards of the department

• Liaises with plans examiners, professionals, contractors, tradespeople, building owners, homeowners and other approval

agencies through the construction process to ensure required inspections are undertaken and that any violations of the Code

are corrected

• Ensures that all professional reports and tests required by the Ontario Building Code are provided and are satisfactory;

reviews reports and resolves issues which arise throughout the construction process

• Provides comment and input into the development of technical policies and procedures as required

• Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and all standards references therein

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of two years up to three years or equivalent in Architectural

Technology or Civil Engineering Technology

• Successful completion of the provincial examinations relating to the building(s) which the employee will exercise the

powers or perform the duties of an inspector under the Act, and have filed each to the Province as per applicable legislative

requirements

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

• Non-probationary valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.

• Successful completion of provincial examinations and filing to the Province as relevant to the role and as set out in the

legislation: Legal, House, Small Buildings, HVAC House and Plumbing House, Building Structural, Building Services and

Plumbing all Buildings

• Within six (6) months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing

Provincial qualification examinations:

•  General Legal, House, Plumbing House, HVAC House

• Within 12 months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing

Provincial qualification examinations:

• Small Buildings, Building Structural, Building Services, Plumbing All Buildings

EXPERIENCE:

• Over two (2) years up to including four years

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Sound judgment; good decision making and analytical skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and additional related software.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

For Internal CUPE Bargaining Members only: Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct

related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation's Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may

result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as

information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment by

08/31/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be

required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be

required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary.

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the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of

disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and

inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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