Job Description

Division: Infrastructure and Development Services

Job Status: Full Time

Number of Positions: 2

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Posting Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Wages: $38.983 - $46.81 per hour

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Act as a building inspector for Lambton County and/or contracting municipalities by assisting the Senior Building Inspector and Deputy Chief Building Official in enforcing the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, Municipal By-Laws and regulations. Provide assistance to/or acts as the Property Standards Officer or By-Law Enforcement Officer.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Building Permits:


Receive and review all building permit applications and fees to erect, alter, demolish or move buildings in contracting municipalities.

Calculate and ensure all applicable fees and charges are applied.

Examines all plans, specifications, and design data to determine whether the proposed works will meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code; zoning By-Law, site plan controls, Nutrient Management Act and all other applicable laws as prescribed under the Building Code Act.

Approve proposed work and issue the necessary permits.


Building, Plumbing, and Septic Inspection


Inspect construction of work at various stages within time frame as specified in the Code.

Check for compliance with the Code and related municipal By-Laws.

Advise on contraventions of the Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, etc. to the attention of the responsible persons.

Issue the correct orders to correct such contraventions.

May be required to inspect buildings to determine whether a building permit is required or to advise how compliance with the regulations can best be achieved.


Other Duties:


Answer inquiries regarding building construction, municipal By-Law interpretation, administration of the Building Code Act, regulations, and other applicable laws in person, by telephone, correspondence and by computer.

Enter and update inspection status information on computerized permit database following Department procedures.

Issue permits

Initiates prosecution for contraventions by swearing information, may serve summons (as Provincial Offences Officers) appear as expert witness and provide evidence in court.

Appear before council (municipal) on matters pertaining to building or property issues, i.e. site plan control meetings and appeal hearings.

When acting as Property Standards Officer, ensures compliance with property standards By-Laws.

When acting as By-Law Enforcement Officer (including site plan control) ensures compliance with relevant legislation for contracting municipalities.


General:


Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis


These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.



Supervision Requirements



Direct Supervision: None



Indirect Supervision: None



Functional Authority: None



Credentials Required



Minimum Formal Education


Completion of a Three-year Community College diploma in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent

Successful completion of the examination program authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in: House and General Legal


Experience


Two to three years of experience in related work

Ability to successfully obtain all 13 qualifications as required by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Member of the Ontario Building Officials Association


A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a vehicle.