Building Official Specialist - City of Ottawa, Ottawa

About this opportunity

The Building Inspections and Enforcement branch within the City of Ottawa provides expert and strategic advice on the building regulatory regime, Provincial Acts and Regulations, unsafe buildings, municipal by-laws, and risk management associated with enforcing the Building Code Act. These City of Ottawa jobs offer an ideal environment for administration jobs Ottawa seekers with specialized technical expertise.

You are responsible for reviewing, inspecting, and approving the construction of plumbing and mechanical building systems for all structures regulated by the Ontario Building Code. You will also provide comprehensive technical, expert, and professional advisory services for plumbing and mechanical building construction, including specialized technical advice across plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and health and life safety disciplines.

Day-to-day

In this role supporting City of Ottawa careers, you will handle a variety of technical and advisory responsibilities relating to construction and building code compliance:

• Review, inspect, and approve construction of plumbing and/or mechanical building systems regulated by the Ontario Building Code
• Provide comprehensive technical, expert, and professional advisory services for plumbing and/or mechanical building construction
• Offer specialized technical advice in building code disciplines including plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and health and life safety
• Advise expertly on building plumbing and mechanical technology and systems and the impact of controls on building construction
• Perform complex mathematical calculations and read/interpret technical drawings, specifications, codes, and reports
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts, working with the public in a service-oriented environment to transfer technical information
• Work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with strict service deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

Candidates applying for jobs in Ottawa within Building Code Services must meet specific education, certification, knowledge, and skill requirements:

• Completion of a 3-year community college diploma as an Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Fire Protection, or Construction Technologist
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in building design and construction, including at least 3 years in plan examination, building inspection, and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act and regulations
• Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) designation and membership in the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA)
• Completion of Ontario's Building Code exams through MMAH in applicable areas
• Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Plumber 306A for specific positions
• Specialized knowledge of building plumbing and/or mechanical technology and systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction drawings and regulations associated with the development approval process
• Working knowledge of professional and technical practice across all building design and construction disciplines
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Fire Protection legislation, Provincial Offences Act, Environmental Protection legislation, Planning Act, Heritage Act, and other applicable legislation
• Working knowledge of referenced standards including NFPA, CSA, ULC, BMEC, CCMC, and TSSA
• English oral, reading, and writing language requirements
• Ability to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction