Job Description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Coordinator, Building Compliance in the Municipal Assets section of the Parks, Fleet and Facilities division.

Job description

The Coordinator, Building Compliance, will coordinate building related projects which will include but not limited to fire safety compliance, asbestos management program compliance, TSSA elevator safety compliance, legislated energy consumption reporting, energy efficiency projects co-ordination, building accessibility compliance and departmental safety compliance. This position will also be responsible for identifying, initiating and coordinating through to completion yearly lifecycle and day-to-day building projects.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent\'s core values and competencies
• Monitor the compliance of the Fire/ESA/TSSA for municipal facility sites
• Maintain statistical data on all compliance requirements
• Prepare \'Requests for Proposals\' and/or \'Tenders\'
• Provide facility safety and building compliance guidance, assistance and advice to all levels of Municipal Staff through developing, implementing, promoting and auditing safe facility work practices and programs
• Recommend corrective measures, design changes, etc. and formulate methods to control hazards specific to work environment of each of the divisions to reduce injuries and costs
• Interpret and communicate a range of organizational and regulatory policies for work performed within the Municipality
• Promote jointly with departmental management, the application of safe practises and procedures
• Provide input into long-term planning

Essential qualifications

• College diploma or university degree (preferably in a facilities management or project management program), with six (6) months to two (2) years of related experience
• Experience in engineering design and construction
• Preferred experience working with:

• Building codes
• Fire codes
• TSSA
• Industrial hygiene
• Asbestos and other designated substance management
• Energy conservation
• Accessibility compliance
• Building safety compliance
• Experience preparing request for proposals and/or tenders
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access (or other similar software programs)
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software programs)

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works both indoors and outdoors
• This position works weekday hours, occasional evenings and weekends, as well as on-call hours

Working Remotely

This position has been approved for remote working, at the discretion of the supervisor based on the Working Remotely Policy.

This position may be required to attend on-site meetings in order to complete essential responsibilities of the role. As per the Working Remotely Policy, employees scheduled to work remotely on a certain day may occasionally be called to a municipal onsite work location on short notice. Employees must remain flexible to accommodate municipal requirements and be prepared to be called in on short notice.

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver\'s licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver\'s license with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary.

Background check requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: Police Criminal Record Check, education/certification verification, and employment reference check.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures/weather as well as the ability to climb in and around buildings and/or construction/renovation sites
• Walking: frequent walking on level surface (inspecting/reviewing building compliance issues)
• Lifting: frequent carrying (2.03 to 9.09 kgs or 5 to 20 lbs) (lifting boxes, equipment, plans; roof hatch/door to access roof of buildings; books, binders, files, laptop, etc.; tools)
• Standing: frequent standing inside, outside (inspecting/reviewing building compliance issues)
• Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), pinching, mousing; constant gripping (reviewing tenders, policies, typing, etc.)
• Climbing: frequent climbing ladders, stairs (inspecting/reviewing building compliance issues)
• Foot action: constant one and two foot action (constant one and two foot action)

Benefits

This permanent full-time position will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory), vacation entitlement and a comprehensive group benefits package following the successful completion of a 3 month waiting period.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

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