Mechanical Inspector II​/Backflow Prevention Officer

Job Summary

Service Area: Infrastructure, Development and Environment
Department: Planning and Building Services
Division: Building Services
Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Work Mode: In Person
Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy
Number of Open Positions: 1
Salary Range: $42.91 – $52.66 per hour Affiliation: CUPE Local 973
Posting Period: January 9, 2026 to January 22, 2026 11:59 p.m.

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph:
Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Mechanical Inspector II/Backflow Prevention Officer with the Planning and Building Services department. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership skills with a focus on quality customer and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

• Perform plumbing & HVAC inspections of all types of all types of buildings, structures, additions and sewage systems under Part 7, 8 and 9 of the Ontario Building Code (low rise buildings).
• Assist Mechanical Inspector III on inspections, when needed.
• Provide input and advice to Building Inspector II’s on plumbing and HVAC matters.
• Review plumbing and HVAC system drawings and reports for plumbing and HVAC construction within the scope of Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code.
• Review applications and conduct inspections under the City of Guelph’s Backflow Prevention By‑law under the direction of the senior Backflow Prevention Officer.
• Review applications and conduct inspections under the City of Guelph’s On Site Sewage System Maintenance Program under the direction of the senior private sewage system inspector.
• Prepare and issue reports, letters and Orders in relation to on-site inspections and plans examination.
• Issue Provincial Offence Notices under the Provincial Offences Act and attend court, as necessary, and as directed in the Legal Procedures Manual, to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Municipal By‑laws.
• Establish and maintain good relations with the public, professionals and City staff.
• Support and develop relationships with our industry partners including mechanical engineers, mechanical contractors and the like.
• Be willing to be an active member of associations such as Canadian Standards Association, OPIA and the like.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Licensed as a Journeyman Plumber, Certified as a Heating and Refrigeration Mechanic, Certified as Sheet Metal Worker OR a person who has completed of a minimum 3 year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma and a minimum of five years of related experience. Accredited (or in the process) with the Ontario Building Officials Association as…