Building Inspector

Position Details

• Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT)
• Closing Date: October 15, 2026
• Salary/Wage Range: $104,173.00 - $130,216.00
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Building
• Work Location: Hybrid - primary office location Sims Square, 390 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Inspections, the Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction at selected stages to ensure conformity with approved drawings, specifications, building codes, building permit by-law and other relevant legislation or policies, and ensuring that unauthorized construction is not taking place and applicable legislation is not being contravened.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting construction in all types of buildings to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act and approved drawings, relevant legislations, standards and policies.
• Policing and enforcing Ontario Building Code, writing and issuance of applicable Orders as prescribed in the BCA including Orders to Comply, Stop Work Orders and other Orders as deemed necessary, including follow-up responsibilities.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspections and evidence.
• Preparation of evidence and prosecution briefs and attending court to provide testimony on escalated enforcement matters working alongside the City’s Legal department.
• Problem solving 'on site' to provide equivalent solutions to achieve compliance to the applied design specifications.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Architectural, Civic Engineering, or Construction (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in municipal building inspections on Part 9 and Part 3 buildings or five (5) years relevant experience with in-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code.
• Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) designation is required.
• Certification and/or eligibility for certification in PEO, OACETT or OBOA is preferred.
• Proficiency with AMANDA is beneficial.
• Provincial qualifications as set out in the 2024 Ontario Building Code.
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing qualifications in General Legal/Process or CBO Legal, plus minimum five (5) of the following to start and others within 2 years: House Plumbing, House HVAC, House On-site Sewage Systems, Small Buildings, Large Buildings, Complex Buildings, Building Structural, Building Services, Plumbing – All Buildings, Detection, Lighting and Power.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Class G driver’s license with acceptable driver’s abstract as specified.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work With Us

Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.

Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.

A career at the City boasts:

• A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.
• A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.
• A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.
• A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.
• A great pension and benefits package.
• Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepare for future risks.