Plumbing Specialist

Job : 62383

Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections

Division & Section: Toronto Building, Inspections

Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St. West

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $55.29 - $60.55, TF0237, wage grade 16

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 25-Feb-2026 to 11-Mar-2026

• Inspects plumbing system installations in all types of buildings to ensure compliance with the approved plans, the Ontario Building Code, referenced standards, City Sewer Use and Waterworks By-Laws within the time frames specified in the legislation.
• Prepares and submits written reports for each inspection made. 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.
• Provides instruction to contractors, architects, engineers and the public on the regulations and required construction practices and investigates complaints.
• Reviews plans and specifications from other disciplines, as required, to ensure overall compliance with the Ontario Building Code as it relates to plumbing and sewage systems.
• Investigates complaints regarding contraventions of statutes, regulations and by-laws.
• Advises Ministry of Labour of unsafe working conditions or sites.
• Inspects fire damaged or unsafe buildings to determine extent of damage and required repairs/replacement with respect to plumbing and sewage systems.
• Issues Orders and Notices of Violation (Ticket Offence Notices) in response to deficiencies.
• Inspects for LLBO clearances.
• Appears and gives evidence in court on the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and other applicable laws and appears at the Ontario Building Code Commission.
• Inspects and prepares evidence for presentation before the courts. Gives evidence on behalf of the City in civil litigation.
• Liaises with City Councillors, other divisions, community groups, agencies, other levels of government and other bodies regarding plumbing issues.
• Approves alternative design and equipment substitutions that vary from approved plans.
• Makes recommendations to improve Divisional policies, procedures and practices.
• Represents the Division at various committees and meetings.
• Conducts Part 9 plumbing inspections when required.
• Inspects for partial occupancy clearances.
• Responds to enquiries from the public concerning requirements of the Ontario Building Code related to plumbing.
• Attends to complaints (e.g. noise, road, civil disputes).
• Trains and mentors staff.

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Possession of a Provincial Plumbing Certificate.
• Post secondary diploma/certificate related to the plumbing trade or have an equivalent combination of education and experience in the plumbing trade.
• Considerable experience in the plumbing trade in all types of buildings.
• Experience reading plans/specifications pertaining to plumbing system installations in buildings.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License and access to a properly insured vehicle.

You must also have:

• Possession of or ability to obtain the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs BCIN qualification requirements for building officials:
  Plumbing - All Buildings & General Legal/Process or Powers and Duties of a Chief Building Official.
• Knowledge of on-site sewage systems.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems operations and installations as they relate to plumbing.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code requirements related to plumbing system installations.
• Ability to effectively resolve complex issues regarding plumbing matters.
• Good oral communication skills with the ability to submit oral evidence in court.
• Good written communication skills with the ability to prepare accurate written reports.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations relevant to building construction.
• Basic computer skills such as basic word…