Chief Building Official

Chief Building Official

Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Location: Palmer Rapids, Ontario
Posted: July 14th 2026
Salary: $41.56 - $48.89 per hour
Description:

Located in the southwest edge of Renfrew County, Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan is home to several outdoor adventure businesses, second-generation logging companies, and many small businesses that thrive in our community. The hamlets of Palmer Rapids, Brudenell, Quadeville, Hardwood Lake and more are nestled in this rural and heavily forested township with 60,000 hectares of bush that supports the logging industry and surrounds the lush farmland. The public works department is responsible for 197 kilometers of roads in the township.

The Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan is recruiting for a Chief Building Official. This is a full-time position.

The Chief Building Official will be responsible for processing applications for building and septic permits, reviewing construction drawings and performing onsite inspections of construction, development and demolition activities in compliance with the Ontario Building Code, the official plan and zoning by-laws. This role is also responsible for responding to resident complaints and issuing citations.

Job Description

Qualifications
  • Successful completion of the following municipal qualifications: Legal-CBO, House & Onsite Sewage System
  • Two years of related working experience in the building construction and inspection process
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to work independently
  • Valid driver’s licence

Assets:

  • Municipal qualifications in Small Building, HVAC-House and Plumbing-All Buildings
  • Certified Building Code official (CBCO) designation
  • Experience in a municipal environment
Additional Information

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. This role includes a benefit package and OMERS pension plan.

Applicants are invited to submit a resume, clearly marked “Chief Building Official.”

Closing: July 24, 2026 at Noon.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

Contact Information
Virginia Phanenhour
Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
42 Burnt Bridge Road,
Palmer Rapids, Ontario

Email: clerk-treasurer@blrtownship.ca
Website: www.blrtownship.ca
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