Job Title: BUILDING INVESTIGATION INSPECTOR

Job Opening Number: 107148

Job Requisition Number: 354

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Union

Job Code: Bldg Investigation Inspector

Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT

Division: Building

Salary Range:

1st Step $84,247.80 per annum

2nd Step: $88,706.80 per annum

Job Rate: $93,329.60 per annum

Job Grade: 009

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

Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week

Location: FLOWER CITY COMMUNITY CAMPUS

Posting Date: 05/25/2026

Closing Date: 06/05/2026

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 Building, performs building inspections, prepares evidence, and

attends court to ensure compliance with the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, applicable laws and

by-laws with a primary focus on investigating illegal construction and change of use.

• Respond to Occurrence Reports generated by public inquiry or initiated by Police and/or Fire and

Emergency Services reports, By-law Enforcement or internally.

• Partners with Enforcement and By-Law Services, Fire and Emergency Services and Peel Regional Police

in obtaining and executing search warrants for entry into illegal dwelling units.

• Issues Orders to Comply, Orders Not to Cover and prepares Stop Work Orders, Orders to Uncover, as a

result of site investigations and in accordance with the legislative process.

• Maintains accurate and comprehensive inspection and investigation records; including field notes, orders

and photographs.

• Prepares documentation for the purposes of prosecution and testifies in court as required.

• Performs detailed and comprehensive inspection of buildings and/or sites to ensure that construction is in

accordance with the Ontario Building Code, plans, specifications and documents.

• The Building Investigation Inspector will conduct inspections only on part 9 residential housing and only for

that which they are qualified to inspect as outlined Div C, Part 3 Qualifications.

• Provides technical assistance to customers and the general public over the counter and responds to

telephone enquiries.

• Liaises with building inspectors and plans examiners for resolution of design and construction issues and

permit application status.

• Liaises with homeowners, contractors, trades and professional designers through the construction process

to ensure that required inspections are undertaken and that any violations of the Code are corrected.

• Provides comment and input into the development of technical policies and procedures as required.

• Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and all standards referenced therein and

successfully complete qualification examinations and registration as required by the Province.

• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two and up to three years or

equivalent in Architectural Technician/ Civil Engineering Technician/ Mechanical Engineering Technician or

equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Over 1 year – up to and including 2 years of experience in building inspection, construction or design

process.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

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

• Within six (6) months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs

& Housing Provincial qualification examinations:

• General Legal, House, Small Buildings, HVAC House, Plumbing House

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Certified Building Code Officer (CBCO) designation or Building Code Qualified (BCQ) from Ontario Building

Official Association (OBOA) and/or new accreditation program from Alliance of Canadian Building Officials’

Association (ACBOA) is an asset.

• C. Tech, CET or A.Sc.T. from OACETT is an asset.

• 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 independently and as part of a team.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and additional related software.

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 06/05/2026 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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applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from

unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and

it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will

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

removed from the competition.

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