Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Employment Opportunity

Building Services Assistant

Co-op, Full-Time Position, Non-Union

Department: Building Services

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre is a thriving, progressive, and welcoming community. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural charm and vibrant small towns make it a great place to live, work, and play.

What makes us special? Our team!

We are supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We take pride in delivering the highest standard of municipal services to our community. We embrace our values of respect, cooperation, innovation, and integrity.

If you are a team player who is passionate about your work and are always looking for ways to improve and grow, then we want to hear from you.

We can offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Participation in OMERS, one of the best defined-benefit pension plans in Canada
• An employee and family assistance program
• A culture that supports ongoing training and professional development.

The Building Services Assistant assists with administrative duties for the building division team related to building codes, municipal by-laws, and related legislation. This position assists the development community with applying for building permits, conducts plan reviews of building permit applications, and assists the building division team as required.

Building Permit Applications / Plans Review

• Acts as the primary point-of-contact with the public for building permit applications or information requests with respect to building codes and municipal by-laws.
• Examines application submissions for compliance with respect to the Ontario Building Code and applicable laws, by-laws, and zoning for low-rise residential projects.
• Responds to building inquiries, checks for completeness of building permit applications, reviews technical information and reports that are submitted, and advises applicants on procedures and processes.
• Calculates fees for permits, inspections, and other municipal by-laws.

Communication / Liaison

• Assists with responding to questions and complaints from the public relating to current and proposed construction projects, Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act, Municipal By-laws, fees, zoning information, and inspections, and liaises with owners, contractors, and other professionals.
• Provides interpretation of Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act, and Municipal By-laws for the public, owners, contractors, and other professionals.
• Assists applicants when applying for building permits electronically using the municipality’s Cloudpermit program.

By-law Enforcement

• Receives and forwards complaints from the public to building division staff concern­ing violation of the Ontario Building Code and Municipal by-laws.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertakes special projects and performs other duties as assigned in accordance with departmental or corporate objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• High school diploma and currently enrolled in Architectural or Construction Technology, or Civil Engineering or related field of study.
• Successful completion of some of the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Building Inspector qualifications, including the Chief Building Official (Legal), House, Small Buildings, Large Buildings, Complex Buildings, Building Services, HVAC House, Plumbing – All Buildings, Detection, Lighting and Power, Fire Protection, Onsite Sewage Systems and Building Structural exams, and any further regulatory requirements as described under the Building Code Act would be an asset.

Experience

• 3-6 months of progressive experience in the construction industry or similar experience in building inspections and /or by-law enforcement experience is an asset.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code, Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Familiarity with current construction practices.
• Computer literacy using database systems and processing programs and plans review software, such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam and AdobePro.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to relate and provide information to the public.

Other Requirements

• A valid Ontario class G driver’s license in good standing.
• Criminal Records Check.

Hours & Conditions of Work

This is a co-op position. Normal work hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

This position primarily works in the main municipal office, with occasional time spent in the field.

This full-time contract will start April 22, 2025, and end on December 19^th, 2025 (8-month co-op term).

Middlesex Centre offers a competitive wage.

Compensation for this position is currently $21.47 to $25.56 per hour.

Job Posting #: 2025-002

Closing Date: February 7, 2025