Here’s why you need to become a member of the OBOA: 
The current state in Ontario
- 1.5 million homes being built in the next 10-years
- New changes to the building code coming up in 2024
- Municipalities have a shortage of building officials
- Challenges – Recruitment, retention, keeping up with ongoing legislative changes
How can municipalities keep up with recruitment challenges and upcoming changes? The OBOA can help!
Here’s what we provide:
- Up-to-date training on the Ontario Building Code
- Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) designation recognized across the sector
- A network of Chapter Chairs across the province for support and information sharing
- Resources and a best practice portal to help building officials on the job
- Ongoing career opportunities through the OBOA job board
- Internship and mentoring programs
We’re connected!
The OBOA works closely with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing who gives us a heads up when changes to the building code are in the works. We partner with organizations in the public and private sectors within the building industry to gain the best knowledge and practices that shape our training and education.