Building Inspector

• Reviews and approves residential and non-complex commercial applications in accordance with applicable codes, bylaws, acts, and standards, and advises owners, designers and contractors of any application deficiencies.
• Schedules, prioritizes, and inspects all buildings and other structures and installations during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable codes, bylaws, acts, and standards.
• Maintains records and issues reports of inspections, including action taken and recommendations; conducts subsequent inspections to determine if infractions have been rectified.
• Circulates plans for review and approval by all divisions and other civic departments and subsequently reviews approved plans for completeness; prepares plans for permit issuance; notifies the applicant that the permit is ready and issues the building permit.
• Provides brochures and technical assistance related to the National Building Code, the Swimming Pool Bylaw, The Construction Codes Act and regulations under the Act.
• Assists in the preparation, issuance, maintenance and closure of correction notices, stop work orders, and orders to remedy contravention.
• Monitors assigned areas to ensure that building permits are obtained for construction activity.
• Reviews older permits and files for closure and takes enforcement action as necessary to obtain compliance.
• Performs special inspections related to complaints, fire damaged buildings, building relocations, as well as pre-approval inspections for such things as fireplaces, personal care homes and day care centres.
• Assists with the development Departmental operational procedures based on the building plan review and inspection program, Bylaws, Codes and Act.
• Assist with training of staff as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Grade 12 education;
• Graduation from a two-year, post-secondary architectural, mechanical, civil or other related engineering technology program, plus five years' progressive related building construction experience;

• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's License, and a vehicle suitable for use in the performance of duties; AND
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

• Thorough knowledge of Part 9 of the National Building Code, the Swimming Pool Bylaw, The Construction Codes Act and regulations under the Act.
• Knowledge of the National Building Code, Part 3 and Part 8, City of Saskatoon Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and Property & Maintenance Bylaw.
• Knowledge of all pertinent standards, regulations, policies, procedures and bylaws.
• Ability to interpret, and make decisions in accordance with, established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise judgement in the issuance of orders, correction notices and other enforcement activities as required, including prosecutions.
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful, courteous and authoritative manner.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of technical advancements and changes in the construction industry.
• Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft office applications (e.g. Word, Excel) and workflow software.

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