Summer Student Building Department

Company : Town Of Kingsville

Job Type : Internship

Kingsville, On

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Summer Student Building Department

Summer Student – Building Department

POSITION SUMMARY
Working under the direction of the Chief Building Official, the Co-op Building role is responsible for providing support to the Building Department for the Town of Kingsville. The Co-op student will be exposed to all aspects of the building permit and inspection process, including assistance with building permit applications and moving forward existing permit files. The Co-op student will have exposure to various aspects of the construction industry and will be required to assist Building Inspectors to fulfill their legislative duties. The Co-op student will be required to work directly with developers, contractors and skill trades. They will be exposed to various construction sites including residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural construction industries with a concentrated effort on the greenhouse and agricultural-food industry. The successful candidate is required to engage various contractors and trades to assist the Building Officials with inspections and plans review. The successful candidate will also be required to assess various building permits for the energy efficiency and resource conservation initiatives as amended in the Ontario Building Code with the objective of delivering positive environmental outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical support for building permits and applications

Provide support to Building Inspectors, Building/Planning Tech and Office Support team

Collect and compile data for open/dormant building permit files with a concentrated effort to complete and close permit files.

Prepare correspondence for permit holders and follow-up communication with them

Data entry into various permitting platforms

Some field inspections and documentation may be required

Customer service including telephone and counter reception duties

Records retention support including paper filing and scanning documents

Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Be a returning Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology student or other related discipline in a recognized College or University program in Ontario and be legally entitled to work in Canada as a student

Hold a valid driver’s licence

Be self-motivated

Have good written and oral communication skills

Have the ability to demonstrate professionalism in dealing with the public

Strong organization, interpersonal and time management skills

Good technical comprehension of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code

Ability to work in a fast paced team environment and meet deadlines

Able to handle information in a confidential matter

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is in an office environment, 35 hours a week.

Hourly Rate of Pay:
$22.44 per hour

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Interested applicants must submit the Application for Student Employment form along with a resume and cover letter no later than Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

All applications are appreciated; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.

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