Job Title                  Supervisor, Plans Review and Inspections  

Wage                       $97,208 - $113,705 per year (2024)

Reports to               Chief Building Official

Department             Building Services

Location                  City of Kawartha Lakes, ON.

Hours                      Permanent, full-time, normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week with core working hours between 8:00am – 5:00pm EST.

Other                      Combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel. Attending meetings, conferences, and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invite applicants to join our team as our Supervisor, Plans Review and Inspections! When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: Employer paid benefits package, including short- and long-term disability income replacement, OMERS pension (defined benefit), education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the implementation and oversight of specific programs and processes in order to achieve corporate and departmental strategic objectives. Key responsibilities of the position include providing leadership and oversight of the plans review and inspections programs to ensure compliance and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code. This position will assume the responsibilities of the Chief Building Official (CBO), as appointed by municipal by-law.

Supervisory Relationships

Directly supervises one or more of the following positions:

·       Plans Examiner

·       Building Inspector

·       Building Inspector, Part 3

·       Building and Zoning Clerk

 

Essential Duties

Specific to this role:

·       Provide leadership in the review of plans, inspections of buildings and construction and issuance of orders; ensure compliance with the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code

·       Review and provide comment to the Planning division for Planning Act applications with respect to the Ontario Building Code, save and except items relating to Part 8

·       Represent the City in legal proceedings on matters relating to the Ontario Building Code

·       Prepare and present reports to Council, committees, task forces and members of the public relating to the Ontario Building Code

·       Act as Deputy Chief Building Official in the absence of the CBO.

 

As a member of the leadership team:

·       Demonstrate leadership and coordination in assigning work activities as required, ensuring equipment and resources are sufficient to enable successful completion of assignments

·       Support, advise, supervise team members, providing feedback and/or improvement opportunities, as needed

·       Research, quantify, facilitate and coordinate delivery of training needs to staff

·       Monitor the contracted resources

·       Manage customer service concerns, investigating, problem solving and responding as appropriate with solutions

·       Regularly develop improved methods, procedures, and techniques relating to programs that achieve effective and efficient operations

·       Procure services and goods related to areas of responsibility, including the authorization of time off requests, time worked and overtime costs

·       Manage stakeholder interactions in the supply and receipt of information, including the analysis and resolution of issues

·       Provide data to allow program reporting, decision making and evaluation

·       Complete continuous research, analysis of industry trends, and best practices to remain knowledgeable and current in program area of responsibility

·       Contribute to the development of annual program needs

·       Create and maintain a cohesive team environment to support staff to achieve objectives and program outcomes

·       Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, performance management and supervision of staff in a unionized environment, in consultation with People Services

·       Administer the terms of the applicable Collective Agreements, corporate policies, directives, expectations, in collaboration with People Services; act as a Supervisor under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

·       Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

·       Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related field

·       Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment

·       BCIN qualified in the following as set out by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and the Building Code Act: CBO Legal, Small Buildings, Plumbing – All Buildings, Building Services, Building Structural, and Complex Buildings

·       Knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, municipal by-laws and other related legislation

·       Experience in court procedures and enforcement as it relates to the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code

·       Strong technical code background

·       Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes

·       Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills; excellent written communication skills; attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through

·       Demonstrated customer service skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization

·       Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes

·       Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

·       Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality at all times, complying with all applicable privacy legislation and policies and procedures

·       Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet and any other related software

·       Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario

·       Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required.

 

The City of Kawartha Lakes will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise People Services to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.