Building Official (24-154)

Who we are:
Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure. 

The City of Cornwall boasts a diverse, growing population and is the largest city in Eastern Ontario. It is conveniently located near the connection point between Ontario and Quebec, neighbour to the Mohawk of Akwesasne Indigenous community, and next to the border with the United States of America. Cornwall is a HUB CITY for residents in the Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry Counties and is an hour away from both the Nation?s Capital, Ottawa, and Canada?s eastern metropolis, Montréal.

As a municipal government, we strive to reflect the community we serve. Our nearly 1,000 employees provide vital services to support residents. To do so, we offer career opportunities across our various service functions including emergency services, affordable housing, and expected core municipal infrastructure and services. Cornwall is continuously evolving as revitalization projects, environmental initiatives, and new business activities combine to improve quality of life for its residents. Cornwall is an exceptional City, with a growing economy, expanding & diversifying population, affordable cost of living and a high quality of life.

The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your Impact:
The Building Official is responsible for the review of Building and Demolition Permit applications, performing site inspections and overview of construction, the accounting and release of performance deposits and the release of Occupancy Permits for residential and non-residential buildings under Division B - Part 3 & Part 9 regulated by the Ontario Building Code. This includes all disciplines in the Building Code (Use and Occupancy, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Health and Life Safety), the Zoning By-law and other applicable law, agreements and development approvals. 

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Building Official, this position provides responsive technical, expert and professional advisory services related to the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, and all applicable laws (federal, provincial and municipal), ensuring the minimum standards for public health, life safety, fire protection, access, environment and structural sufficiency are met in the design and construction of buildings in the City of Cornwall. 

About the job / duties:

• Review Building and Demolition Permit applications, perform site inspections and overview of construction, and the release of Occupancy Permits for residential and non-residential buildings under Division B - Part 3 & Part 9 regulated by the Ontario Building Code. This includes all disciplines in the Building Code (Use and Occupancy, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Health and Life Safety), the Zoning By-law and other applicable law, agreements and development approvals. 
• Provides responsive technical, expert and professional advisory services related to the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, and all applicable laws (federal, provincial and municipal), ensuring the minimum standards for public health, life safety, fire protection, access, environment and structural sufficiency are met in the design and construction of buildings in the City of Cornwall. 
• Other related duties would include reviewing all open permit applications, active and dormant, that are still in the review process to request partial or full refunds of certain building and development application fees and charges.
  
  

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of a three-year Diploma from a Technologist program in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Fire Protection or Construction Technologist or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 months of general construction experience in building design and/or construction and/or inspection of buildings. 
• Eligible to attain the standing of a Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) in the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA).
• Must have successfully completed the provincially mandated examination program administered by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing relating to Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code; and in the categories of qualifications that correspond to the types of buildings that will be inspected (reviews of drawings and inspection of construction), including plumbing and mechanical, as set out in the OBC.
• Must possess a valid Class G Driver?s License or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings.

Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your application. Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability / Asset Qualifications:

• Fluency in both English and French (written and verbal) would be considered an asset.
• Previous municipal experience in a related field would be considered an asset.

These are competencies and/or job specific proficiencies that are effective to be successful in the role and may be assessed during the recruitment process.

Work Location:

• Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water Street East, 2^nd Floor, Cornwall, ON, K6H 6G4
• On-site and various work locations across the City and within the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry

If selected for this role, you will need to provide:

• Criminal Records & Judicial Matters Background check
• Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
• Licenses, certifications, etc.

What you need to consider before submitting your application:
The City of Cornwall offers a sector competitive salary, ranging from $38.63-48.94 hourly plus a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS pension plan.

Prior to submitting your resume, a Workland profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates? ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed. Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements. For those submitting a French application, please also include an English version. Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).

Please save a copy of this posting for your records. The deadline for submissions is January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm (EST). Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you are submitting the correct documents. If you encounter any errors, please contact [email protected]. You will be asked a series of questions; your submitted responses will assist us in prescreening applicants.

The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Additional Information:
Expected Start Date: February 24, 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Work Shifts: Day
Work Location: Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water Street East, 2^nd Floor, Cornwall, ON, K6H 6G4
Salary: $38.63-$48.94 hourly
Unionized? Yes ? CUPE 3251
Benefits: Bereavement leave, Uniforms provided, Personal Leave days, Employee Assistance Program, Safety Boot Allowance, Minimum three weeks? vacation to start, Municipal Employees Activity Committee, Benefits plan including medical, dental and vision care, OMERS Pension plan, Free parking.

To see the full job posting, please visit https://www.cornwall.ca/en/city-hall/careers.aspx