Supervisor, Plans Review and Inspections at Kawartha Lakes

Job Title: Supervisor, Plans Review and Inspections

Salary: $97,208 - $113,705 per year (2024)

Reports To: Chief Building Official Department Development Services

Location: City of Kawartha Lakes, ON

Hours: Permanent, full-time, normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week with core working hours between 8:00am – 5:00pm EST.

Other: Combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel. Attending meetings, conferences, and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours.

Essential Duties

Specific to this role:

 Provide leadership in the review of plans, inspections of buildings and construction and issuance of orders; ensure compliance with the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code

 Review and provide comment to the Planning division for Planning Act applications with respect to the Ontario Building Code, save and except items relating to Part 8

 Represent the City in legal proceedings on matters relating to the Ontario Building Code

 Prepare and present reports to Council, committees, task forces and members of the public relating to the Ontario Building Code

 Act as Deputy Chief Building Official in the absence of the CBO.

Qualifications

 Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related field

 Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment

 BCIN qualified in the following as set out by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and the Building Code Act: CBO Legal, Small Buildings, Plumbing – All Buildings, Building Services, Building Structural, and Complex Buildings

 Knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, municipal by-laws and other related legislation

 Experience in court procedures and enforcement as it relates to the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code

 Strong technical code background

 Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes

 Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills; excellent written communication skills; attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through

 Demonstrated customer service skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization

 Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes

 Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

 Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality at all times, complying with all applicable privacy legislation and

policies and procedures

 Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet and any other related software

 Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at

other sites within Ontario

 Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required.

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Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

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Apply online by May 7th https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYOFKA&cws=37&rid=2234

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