Building Inspector
Planning & Development Services
Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING #: PD-2025-006
North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario housing a unique blend of small town and rural culture. Comprised of an urban center (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets, North Grenville is situated between Canada’s National Capital – Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either destination.
Application:
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the full-time position of Building Inspector. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications in confidence to Human Resources by 4 PM, Friday, October 10th, 2025.
Please quote “PD-2025-006”.
Email:
Mail: Municipality of North Grenville
285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Responsibilities:
- Ability to perform plan examination, receive complete permit applications, issue building permits and answer general inquiries.
- Review drawings and specifications for code compliance.
- Receive, research and respond to inquiries re: Ontario Building Code requirements, interpretation and application.
- Provide technical assistance to Building Division staff.
- Establish and maintain approved building permit documents for Corporation.
- Respond to inquiries re: Ontario Building Code and referenced documents, by-laws, permits, etc. as requested by Members of Council, other city departments and members of the public.
- Responsible for accurate data entry and file maintenance for building permits.
- Verification of structural drawings for small buildings.
- Carry out inspections and enforce occupancy standards for new structures, additions, renovations, and demolitions, in accordance with provincial legislation and municipal requirements.
- Prepare and issue non-compliance and infraction notifications, and orders of compliance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Ability to perform plan examination, receive complete permit applications, issue building permits and answer general inquiries.
- Review drawings and specifications for code compliance.
- Receive, research and respond to inquiries re: Ontario Building Code requirements, interpretation and application.
- Provide technical assistance to Building Division staff.
- Establish and maintain approved building permit documents for Corporation.
- Respond to inquiries re: Ontario Building Code and referenced documents, by-laws, permits, etc. as requested by Members of Council, other city departments and members of the public.
- Responsible for accurate data entry and file maintenance for building permits.
- Verification of structural drawings for small buildings.
- Carry out inspections and enforce occupancy standards for new structures, additions, renovations, and demolitions, in accordance with provincial legislation and municipal requirements.
- Prepare and issue non-compliance and infraction notifications, and orders of compliance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Assets (preferred) Qualifications:
- Membership with Ontario Building Official Association (OBOA)
- Large Building (Part 3)
Compensation:
- The salary for this position currently ranges from $35.65 to $44.55/hour based on a thirty-five (35) hour work week. May include after office hours including evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other applicable legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
