Ontario Building Code Permit Reviewer

Ontario Building Code permit review is central to this City of Hamilton position, requiring analysis of complex applications and technical documentation. Both permanent and temporary full-time vacancies are available.The Building Code Specialist reviews Part 3 applications involving residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, farm, and post-disaster buildings. You assess structural adequacy, occupant safety, building services, fire suppression, alternative solutions, and applicable legislation. You also explain requirements and potential approval delays to applicants, owners, contractors, and designers.Key Responsibilities:
Accept or refuse applications and communicate outstanding requirementsAnalyze structural, life safety, and building service systemsReview shoring, excavation, soils, and geotechnical reportsEvaluate alternative solutions against regulatory and industry standardsAdvise design professionals through preliminary consultationsRequirements:
Relevant technology diploma or recognized engineering or architecture degreeRequired Ontario Building Code qualifications within stated timelinesConstruction background or formal building design experienceAbility to make independent code and by-law decisionsNumerical aptitude and computer literacy skillsUse Ontario Building Code knowledge and technical analysis to guide accurate permit decisions across Hamilton’s complex projects.
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