Building Inspector Specialist

Job

Job Category:
Audit, Compliance & Inspections

Division & Section:
Toronto Building, Inspections

Work Location:

various, see below

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $58.89 - $63.74, TF0215, wage grade 16

Shift Information: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 7

Posting Period: 28-Jan-2026 to 11-Feb-2026

Location Information:
Vacancies are anticipated at various locations across the City of Toronto, including:

• City Hall, 100 Queen St W
• North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street
• Etobicoke Civic Centre, 2 Civic Centre Court
• Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inspection Services, the Building Inspector Specialist will conduct site inspections of industrial, commercial, institutional, multi-unit residential buildings and Part 3 buildings as required to ensure compliance with the approved plans, Ontario Building Code and referenced standards and related legislation.

• Inspects large and complex industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings to ensure compliance of construction and demolition with the approved plans, the Ontario Building Code, referenced standards, and applicable laws, within the time frames specified in the legislation. Monitors progress of work.
• Organizes workload, schedules inspections and documents inspection results, including the collection and attachment of photographs, documents and reports in the division's computerized records management and tracking system.
• Co-ordinates joint inspections with inspectors and fire prevention officers and assumes a lead role.
• Conducts comprehensive inspections of fire sprinkler, standpipe and other life safety systems as regulated in the Ontario Building Code.
• Inspects and verifies the installation and testing of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Investigates complaints regarding contraventions of statutes, regulations and By-Laws.
• Inspects fire damaged or unsafe buildings to determine the extent of damage and the need for repairs or replacement.
• Inspects structural collapses and collaborates with owners, consultants, insurers, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) and other agencies involved.
• Inspects single family dwellings as required and investigates complaints.
• Inspects for partial occupancy clearances and Liquor Licences clearances.
• Inspects on-site materials and verifies that materials, method of construction and conditions satisfy the design specifications, meet approved standards and are in compliance with the Ontario Building Code.
• Reviews permit plans for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and referenced standards.
• Approves alternate design and equipment substitutions that vary from approved plans.
• Provides instruction to contractors, architects, engineers and the public on the regulations and required construction practices.
• Prepares detailed, accurate and timely reports and deficiency lists. Reviews consultants’ field reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Issues appropriate Orders to Comply and monitors outstanding Orders to ensure timely enforcement within statute of limitation period.
• Initiates pre-court hearings, recommends legal action to be taken, prepares court briefs, attends and presents evidence in court when legal action is required to obtain compliance.
• Appears and gives evidence at pre-trial proceedings such as mediation and discoveries; also appears before tribunals such as the Building Code Commission, and the Ontario Municipal Board on matters related to the Building Code Act, the Building Code and applicable laws.
• Represents the City of Toronto's interest in civil litigation.
• Advises Ministry of Labour of unsafe working conditions or sites and participates in investigations.
• Responds to enquiries from the public concerning requirements of the Ontario Building Code and applicable law affecting new construction.
• Attends meetings with other City divisions, members of Council, provincial bodies, external agencies/organizations and the public regarding building related development or complaints.
• Makes recommendations to improve divisional policies, procedures and…