Services Manager, Building Inspections

Infrastructure, Planning & Growth Management | Building Services
1 Vacancy | Non-Union
Competition # 26-P-07

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

Reporting to the Manager, Building Operations / Deputy Chief Building Official, the Services Manager, Building Inspections provides leadership and oversight for the City’s building inspection and enforcement functions. This role is responsible for ensuring inspections are carried out in a timely, consistent, and legally defensible manner in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act, and applicable legislation.

The Services Manager leads and supports a team of Building Inspectors, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance management while promoting procedural consistency and service excellence. Working closely with the Services Manager, Building Permits & Plans and senior Building Officials, this role supports an integrated approach to development review, inspection scheduling, and enforcement coordination.

As a key member of the Building Services management team, the Services Manager contributes to operational planning, staff development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays an important role in resolving escalated site issues, supporting modernization efforts, and fostering a respectful, inclusive, and citizen-focused workplace culture that prioritizes public safety and regulatory integrity.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Architectural or Engineering Technology, Building Science, Construction Management, or related field.
• Valid BCIN qualifications in CBO General Legal, House, Small Buildings, Part 8 Onsite Septic, Plumbing House, Plumbing All Buildings, Structural, Large Buildings, Complex Buildings, HVAC house, Lighting and Power, Building Services, Fire Protection. 
  
  

Experience 

• Cumulative Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in building inspection, construction, or enforcement under the Ontario Building Code. Experience should include residential and commercial development, site safety coordination, and applicable law interpretation. 
  
  
• Job-Specific Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience conducting inspections and/or leading enforcement activities under the Ontario Building Code, including both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings. Must include experience issuing Orders, interpreting construction drawings, and resolving site-based compliance issues.  

• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity. Experience should include mentoring staff, coordinating workloads, supporting onboarding, and contributing to procedural development or service improvements. Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive team culture, manage workload distribution, and lead cross-functional collaboration. 
  
  
• Demonstrated expertise in enforcement procedures, site safety coordination, and applicable law interpretation. 
  
  
• Strong proficiency in municipal inspection software and mobile field tools. 
  
  
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills. 

Salary

$112,539 – $123,012

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to recruiting@peterborough.ca no later than 11:59pm midnight on February 16, 2026.Services.  

To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps: 

• Prepare one file only (PDF or Word) that includes both your résumé and cover letter. 
• Name your file with your first and last name (e.g., JaneSmith Comp ###.pdf). 
• Include the competition number in the file name, and email subject line 

We thank all applicants for their interest in the City of Peterborough. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require accommodation.

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