Job Title: SENIOR SPECIALIST, BUILDING

Job Opening Number: 106868

Job Requisition Number: 362

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Union

Job Code: Sr Specialist, Building

Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT

Division: Building

Salary Range:

1st Step $107,962.40 per annum

2nd Step: $113,713.60 per annum

Job Rate: $119,683.20 per annum

Job Grade: 015

Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R), vacancy

Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week

Location: Flower City Community Campus

Posting Date: 05/26/2026

Closing Date: 06/08/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your

application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

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POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inspections, the Senior Specialist Building Inspector is responsible for the plans

review and inspection of the architectural, structural, life safety and fire protection components of permit

submissions and issued permits for complex and large buildings for compliance with the Ontario Building Code

and other applicable law as defined by the Building Code Act. Provides technical advice and consultation to

plans review staff, inspectors, designers, owners and contractors on-site and in the office. Provides

mentorship to Plans Examiners and Inspectors.

• Co-ordinates Building Code compliance review, approvals for assigned Part 3 complex and large

buildings through the site plan and building permit approvals process.

• Performs Building Code Compliance Plans review of the architectural, structural, life safety and fire

protection components of plans, specifications and documents which form the basis for permit

submissions.

• Undertake inspections of Complex and Large Buildings for compliance with the issued permit drawings,

specifications, referenced standard for compliance with the Ontario Building Code related to

architectural structural, life safety and fire protection.

• Prepares written Code interpretations and application status reports to owners and designers.
• Maintains and updates progress of project review and inspection status in the permit tracking system.
• Co-ordinates and participates in meetings with architects, engineers, project managers, owners and

contractors to resolve technical issues associated with proposed design approaches, solutions and on-

site construction.

• Issues Orders to Comply, Stop Work Orders, and Orders to Uncover, Orders Not to Cover because of

site investigations and in accordance with the legislative process.

• Prepares documentation for the purposes of prosecution and testifies in court as required.
• Provides technical advice and information in response to enquiries from designers, contractors and

owners.

• Provides technical advice, assistance and mentorship to plans examiners and inspectors.
• Performs technical research and prepares reports and technical bulletins as required.
• Co-ordinates municipal response to Code change submission requests from the Ministry of Municipal

Affairs and Housing.

• Prepares technical submissions for Building Code Commission hearings.
• Responds to Occurrence Reports generated by the public, bylaw enforcement, police or fire prevention

to Investigate fire damage and building impact/failure accidents to determine requirement for a building

permit or unsafe condition.

• Provide comments and input in the development of technical policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations of acceptance or refusal on Alternative Solutions proposal by design

professional, related to the Objective and Functional statements in the Building Code.

• Requests information and/or additional documentation from manufacturers and testing agencies for

verification and ruling, to resolve uncertainty with new products or systems as it relates to intended

performance, Building Code requirements and suitable site condition application.

• Be available to represent the building division on after-hours callouts.
• Maintains written documentation and records as required.
• Undertake special projects related to plans review and inspections for construction projects, including

providing training, compiling information and/or research, providing analysis and conducting testing.

• Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, referenced standards and other referenced

applicable law through attendance at courses, seminars and related association activities.

• Performs special projects and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree or a diploma with technologist designation in civil engineering technology,

architectural technology or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over four (4) years, up to and including eight (8) years of experience in a regulatory environment,

building design or building construction.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

• Successful completion of the provincial qualification examinations in the following categories: Legal

Processes, House, Small Buildings, Large Buildings, Building Structural, Building Services, Complex

Buildings.

• Non-probationary valid Ontario Class G driver’s license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and integrity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer

service.

• Sound judgment; good decision making and analytical skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation's Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation

which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be

communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at:

www.brampton.ca/employment by 06/08/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful

candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A

criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for

which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is

voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential

and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from

applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of

the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our

commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce

aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be

removed from the competition.

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