Elevator Inspector

Toronto Community Housing Corporation

$102K — $112K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Ontario Elevating Device Mechanic certificate (EDM-A, QEI certified or EDM-F) required
  • Practical knowledge of elevator components and building systems
  • Experience with installation in new construction and MRL elevators
  • Strong analytical skills for developing efficient elevator service strategies
  • Knowledge of Ontario's elevator operation legislation and safety codes
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff and contractors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for report preparation and data management

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and assess contractor performance for maintenance and repairs
  • Review and inspect elevator components and related building systems
  • Prepare and analyze inspection reports and contractor invoices
  • Investigate incidents and prepare elevator accident reports
  • Coordinate compliance for elevator capital projects
  • Research and recommend improvements for elevator services
  • Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance staff

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent position with stable employment
  • Monday to Friday schedule, 35 hours a week
  • Union affiliation providing additional support and rights
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Work environment focused on safety standards and compliance
Full Job Description
Job #:

10796

Division:

Facilities Management

Affiliation:

Union: CUPE 79

Vacancy Type:

Full-time Permanent

Grade:

TCHC 8

Contract Length:

Salary/Hourly Range:

$49.50/hour - $54.26/hour

Work Details (Days/hours):

Monday - Friday 35hrs per week

Hiring range/wage:

$49.50/hour

Existing/New Job:

Existing

Vacancy Status:

Existing Vacancy

# of Vacancies:

1

Posted Date:

7/17/26

Deadline to Apply:

7/31/26

Hybrid Eligible:

No

TCHC requires an Elevator Inspector to provide overall co-ordination, administration and inspection of elevator capital projects and preventive maintenance. The incumbent will also conduct elevator condition surveys and periodic inspections to ensure contract compliance and effective elevator performance.

What you'll do
  • Monitoring and assessing performance of contractors, maintaining or repairing elevators in existing TCHC buildings by:
  • Reviewing approved specifications and elevator maintenance agreements and applicable acts, regulations and codes. Inspecting elevator component and related building systems.
  • Preparing inspection reports, responding to complaints/queries, reviewing contractor's invoices for technical content and reviewing reports from Technical Standards & Safety Authority.
  • Investigate and prepare elevator accident reports
  • Reviewing and analysing results of operational efficiency tests, resolving related problems directly with contractor.
  • Co-ordinating, administering and ensuring code and contract compliance of elevator capital projects.
  • Assisting assessment of existing elevators for modernizing/upgrading of equipment.
  • The incumbent is responsible for researching, analyzing and preparing recommendations for efficient and effective programs and strategies related to elevator services.
  • Providing technical guidance and advice to Maintenance staff, serving as a trouble shooter for potential/actual elevator service problems.
  • Reviews, analyzes and recommends revisions or establishment of operational maintenance standards for elevator services.
  • Provide training for building superintendents on elevator operations especially emergency recall.
  • Provide access to elevator hoistway for various activities.


What you'll need
  • Holder of current Ontario Elevating Device Mechanic certificate (EDM-A, QEI certified or EDM-F)
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of elevator components related to building systems and the installation, alteration and maintenance of elevators
  • Ability to research, analyze and prepare recommendations for efficient and effective programs and strategies related to elevator services.
  • Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with elevator capital projects and maintenance agreements/contracts.
  • Experience with elevator installation in new construction project and MRL elevators.
  • Knowledge of the legislation, standards and safety codes governing elevator operation in Ontario
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to deal with staff and contractors, including the ability to prepare and make presentations and to prepare reports
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft excel and word programs. Ability to prepare and organize/modify spreadsheets
  • A Valid class G driver's license is required
  • Full G Driver's License and access to a vehicle

What's next

Once you apply, we'll review your resume and contact you if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and where applicable, union seniority. Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on the number of candidates and number of available roles.

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