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• WAITLIST ONLY: Soils course

  • When
    December 25, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    TBA

  Register

  THIS EVENT LISTING IS FOR WAITLIST PURPOSES ONLY - REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST AND YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE NEXT OFFERING.

  
  

  Soils are complex and can be difficult to assess on particular sites. Soils also dictate how large the system will be for a particular lot and how it will perform. Invariably the question that always comes up is “Is the soil on this site suitable for an on-site sewage system and how do I figure that out?” We have developed this course to help provide a starting point for you to learn more about soils, to demonstrate simple field techniques to determine what types of soils you are working with and to gain an appreciation on how to conduct a soil & site evaluation. By combining the expertise of an experienced professional with hands-on field work, we will provide a solid understanding of soils and how they impact the design, construction, and operation of on-site sewage systems.

  This course is intended for anyone who is interested in gaining more knowledge of soils and how they relate to on-site system inspection, design, and installation. Evaluating soils is a developed technique and this course will introduce participants to evaluation tools and advanced soil knowledge.

  This one-day course will enable you to:

  • Conduct a soils investigation for the design of on-site systems,
  • Evaluate a soil in the field based on its colour, texture, and other characteristics,
  • Properly take soil samples from a test pit or using a soil corer or auger,
  • Conduct percolation tests using different methods including test holes and permeameters,
  • Determine the elevation of the seasonally high groundwater table, and
  • Use field evaluation results to design an appropriate on-site system.

  Suggested Pre-Requisite: Five-Day Part 8 Licensing Course or equivalent experience

  Cancellation Policy:

  Refunds, less a $25.00 cancellation fee, will be issued upon written request to op-coordinator@oowa.org if received 24 hours prior to the event. Following that, no refunds will be issued. Ticket transfers will be honored in the following way: members may send alternate members at no additional cost. Members may send alternate non-members for an additional fee in accordance with ticket pricing. Non-members may send alternate members; however, a refund will not be issued for the difference in ticket price.
  

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• Pumps and Controls - Waitlist

  • When
    December 25, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA

  Register

  THIS IS A WAITLIST ONLY - The actual date and location are TBA

  This full day course is an introductory level workshop that is intended to help participants develop skills to recognize when a pump is required, what type of information is needed to make an appropriate pump selection, and how to decide what types of controls will be required.  This session will focus and Part 8 requirements including basic calculations for sizing the pump, the pump chamber and the float settings, including dosing calculations for demand dosing.

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• Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep

  • When
    January 05, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Hampton Inn & Suites 74 Bryne Drive, Barrie, ON, L4N 9Y4

  REGISTER   Please note that registration will close on December 19, 2025.

  This course deals with the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for on-site Sewage Systems with design capacity of up to 10,000 litres per day. The OBC technical requirements for these systems are found primarily in Division B., Part 8 of the Code, but also include and refer to other portions of the OBC, the Building Code Act and Supplementary Standard SB6. This course is an introduction to the principles of on-site sewage systems and includes the following topics:

  • Requirements under the Building Code Act (BCA) as related to sewage systems
  • Site evaluations, test pits and percolation times (T-times)
  • System characteristics and daily design flows
  • Design and construction of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Inspection and review of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Operation and maintenance minimum requirements for existing systems, and
  • Occupational Health and Safety as related to sewage system inspection or enforcement

  This 5-day Exam Prep course is designed to prepare the student for writing the MMAH On-site Sewage Systems qualification exam. It is scheduled for January 5-9, 2026.

   

  Learning Objectives

  At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • Understand the legal requirements under the BCA and OBC
  • Evaluate the site characteristics and determine the options available for the site
  • Understand the minimum design requirements for the five classes of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the construction requirements for the various types of systems
  • Understand some of the health and safety requirements related to the construction of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the basics of evaluating malfunctioning systems, remedial work and change of use for buildings connected to existing systems

   

  Who Should Attend?

  This course is designed for on-site sewage system inspectors, designers, installers and supervisors of on-site sewage systems wishing to challenge Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualification examinations. On-site sewage system inspectors, must have successfully passed the required MMAH examinations and be registered to be employed in the permit approval or inspection of sewage systems. Designers, installers and supervisors must also have successfully passed the Ministry examination and registered be qualified to do design work for permit submissions or be an installer and/or supervisor for the construction of on-site sewage systems.

  Please visit http://www.humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ for more information on the Ministry Building Code exams.

   

  Your Instructor

  Jeffrey Chalmers, CET, CBCO

  Jeffrey has over 40 years’ experience in building code interpretation and enforcement as a plans examiner, inspector, chief building official, building code consultant and instructor of building code courses. Jeff has extensive knowledge in all areas of the Ontario code and has helped develop new training courses in the Ontario Building Code and also the National Building Code, for training across Canada.

  Jeff is a member of OACETT, the OBOA and the OPIA.

   

  Pre-Requisites

  None

   

  Duration

  5 Days

   

  Venue Location

  Hampton Inn & Suites
  74 Bryne Drive
  Barrie, ON

  L4N 9Y4

   

  Deadline for Registration

  Please note that registration will close on December 19, 2025.

   

  Cancellation Policy

  JM Consulting reserves the right to postpone a learning event no later than seven days before the course start date. If the course is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. JM Consulting is not responsible for travel arrangements and accommodation costs that have been incurred without a confirmation that the course is taking place.

  Please contact us at john@jmconsulting.agency to confirm that course is confirmed before making travel and accommodation arrangements.

  Anyone wishing to withdraw from an event must provide notification in writing to the above-mentioned email address. Refunds will be calculated as follows:

  • More that 10 business days prior to the course start date: a full refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Between 1-9 days prior to the course start date: a 50% refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Within 24 hours of the start date of the course: no refund will be provided

  “No Shows” are not subject to refunds.

   

  Registration Fees / Cost Breakdown 

  Cost of learning event: $995.00

  HST: $129.35

  Total cost including HST: $1,124.35

  (Please contact us if receiving an invoice is the preferred method of payment)

  Registration costs include learning materials, exam prep questions and lunch for the week.

  
  

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• Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep

  • When
    January 19, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites Niagara-on-the-Lake 524 York Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

  REGISTER   Please note that registration will close on January 5, 2026.

  Program Overview

  This course deals with the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for on-site Sewage Systems with design capacity of up to 10,000 litres per day. The OBC technical requirements for these systems are found primarily in Division B., Part 8 of the Code, but also include and refer to other portions of the OBC, the Building Code Act and Supplementary Standard SB6. This course is an introduction to the principles of on-site sewage systems and includes the following topics:

  • Requirements under the Building Code Act (BCA) as related to sewage systems
  • Site evaluations, test pits and percolation times (T-times)
  • System characteristics and daily design flows
  • Design and construction of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Inspection and review of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Operation and maintenance minimum requirements for existing systems, and
  • Occupational Health and Safety as related to sewage system inspection or enforcement

  This 5-day Exam Prep course is designed to prepare the student for writing the MMAH On-site Sewage Systems qualification exam. It is scheduled for January 19-23, 2026.

   

  Learning Objectives

  At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • Understand the legal requirements under the BCA and OBC
  • Evaluate the site characteristics and determine the options available for the site
  • Understand the minimum design requirements for the five classes of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the construction requirements for the various types of systems
  • Understand some of the health and safety requirements related to the construction of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the basics of evaluating malfunctioning systems, remedial work and change of use for buildings connected to existing systems

   

  Who Should Attend?

  This course is designed for on-site sewage system inspectors, designers, installers and supervisors of on-site sewage systems wishing to challenge Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualification examinations. On-site sewage system inspectors, must have successfully passed the required MMAH examinations and be registered to be employed in the permit approval or inspection of sewage systems. Designers, installers and supervisors must also have successfully passed the Ministry examination and registered be qualified to do design work for permit submissions or be an installer and/or supervisor for the construction of on-site sewage systems.

  Please visit http://www.humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ for more information on the Ministry Building Code exams.

   

  Your Instructor

  Jeffrey Chalmers, CET, CBCO

  Jeffrey has over 40 years’ experience in building code interpretation and enforcement as a plans examiner, inspector, chief building official, building code consultant and instructor of building code courses. Jeff has extensive knowledge in all areas of the Ontario code and has helped develop new training courses in the Ontario Building Code and also the National Building Code, for training across Canada.

  Jeff is a member of OACETT, the OBOA and the OPIA.

   

  Pre-Requisites

  None

   

  Duration

  5 Days

   

  Venue Location

  Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites Niagara-on-the-Lake

  524 York Road

  Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

  L0S 1J0

  If anyone requires accommodations for the session we are hosting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, attendees can make reservations by calling 1-800-465-4329 and referencing the group code "OBC", or by clicking on this link: Special Group Rate. Once you click on the link, you simply need to hit “Select” and enter your information — the rates and dates will populate automatically. 

  Please note that the special group rate is available until December 19^th, 2025. After this date, the booking link will be deactivated and the discounted rate will no longer be available.

  
  

  Deadline for Registration

  Please note that registration will close on January 5, 2026.

  Cancellation Policy

  JM Consulting reserves the right to postpone a learning event no later than seven days before the course start date. If the course is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. JM Consulting is not responsible for travel arrangements and accommodation costs that have been incurred without a confirmation that the course is taking place.

  Please contact us at john@jmconsulting.agency to confirm that course is confirmed before making travel and accommodation arrangements.

  Anyone wishing to withdraw from an event must provide notification in writing to the above-mentioned email address. Refunds will be calculated as follows:

  • More that 10 business days prior to the course start date: a full refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Between 1-9 days prior to the course start date: a 50% refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Within 24 hours of the start date of the course: no refund will be provided

  “No Shows” are not subject to refunds.

   

  Registration Fees / Cost Breakdown 

  Cost of learning event: $995.00

  HST: $129.35

  Total cost including HST: $1,124.35

  (Please contact us if receiving an invoice is the preferred method of payment)

  Registration costs include learning materials, exam prep questions and lunch for the week.

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Brantford

  • When
    January 20, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre - 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

   Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Goderich

  • When
    January 21, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Comfort Inn & Suites - 135 Gibbons St, Goderich

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

  Register on Eventbrite and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Leamington

  • When
    January 22, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre - 566 Bevel Line Road, RR1, Leamington

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

  Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Peterborough

  • When
    February 03, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Peterborough Golf and Country Club - 1030 Armour Rd, Peterborough

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

    Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Belleville

  • When
    February 04, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Fairfield by Marriott Belleville - 407 North Front Street, Belleville

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

  Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Ottawa

  • When
    February 05, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata - 101 Kanata Avenue, Ottawa

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

  Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Owen Sound

  • When
    February 17, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Best Western Inn on the Bay - 1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

  Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Barrie

  • When
    February 18, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Liberty North Event Facility - 100 Caplan Avenue, Unit 1, Barrie

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

  Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Waterloo Biofilter Training Course - Huntsville

  • When
    February 19, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Hidden Valley Resort - 1755 Valley Road, Huntsville

  Each year, Waterloo Biofilter travels to cities across Ontario to connect with installers, regulators, and designers. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about their systems, explore product updates, and get answers to your questions directly from their team. They’re also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals from across the province.

   

  Whether you're new to Waterloo Biofilter or have been working with their systems for years, they look forward to seeing you, sharing knowledge, and supporting your ongoing success.

  
  

  Agenda:

  8am – 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast

  8:30am – 12pm: Waterloo Biofilter Training

  12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking

  Register on Eventbrite  and contact Dana Jagt for the password at djagt@waterloo-biofilter.com.

  
  

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• Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep

  • When
    February 23, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Best Western Plus Parry Sound 2 Pine Drive Parry Sound, ON P2A 2L7

  REGISTER   Please note that registration will close on February 6, 2026.

  Program Overview

  This course deals with the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for on-site Sewage Systems with design capacity of up to 10,000 litres per day. The OBC technical requirements for these systems are found primarily in Division B., Part 8 of the Code, but also include and refer to other portions of the OBC, the Building Code Act and Supplementary Standard SB6. This course is an introduction to the principles of on-site sewage systems and includes the following topics:

  • Requirements under the Building Code Act (BCA) as related to sewage systems
  • Site evaluations, test pits and percolation times (T-times)
  • System characteristics and daily design flows
  • Design and construction of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Inspection and review of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Operation and maintenance minimum requirements for existing systems, and
  • Occupational Health and Safety as related to sewage system inspection or enforcement

  This 5-day Exam Prep course is designed to prepare the student for writing the MMAH On-site Sewage Systems qualification exam. It is scheduled for February 23-27, 2026.

   

  Learning Objectives

  At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • Understand the legal requirements under the BCA and OBC
  • Evaluate the site characteristics and determine the options available for the site
  • Understand the minimum design requirements for the five classes of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the construction requirements for the various types of systems
  • Understand some of the health and safety requirements related to the construction of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the basics of evaluating malfunctioning systems, remedial work and change of use for buildings connected to existing systems

   

  Who Should Attend?

  This course is designed for on-site sewage system inspectors, designers, installers and supervisors of on-site sewage systems wishing to challenge Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualification examinations. On-site sewage system inspectors, must have successfully passed the required MMAH examinations and be registered to be employed in the permit approval or inspection of sewage systems. Designers, installers and supervisors must also have successfully passed the Ministry examination and registered be qualified to do design work for permit submissions or be an installer and/or supervisor for the construction of on-site sewage systems.

  Please visit http://www.humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ for more information on the Ministry Building Code exams.

   

  Your Instructor

  Jeffrey Chalmers, CET, CBCO

  Jeffrey has over 40 years’ experience in building code interpretation and enforcement as a plans examiner, inspector, chief building official, building code consultant and instructor of building code courses. Jeff has extensive knowledge in all areas of the Ontario code and has helped develop new training courses in the Ontario Building Code and also the National Building Code, for training across Canada.

  Jeff is a member of OACETT, the OBOA and the OPIA.

   

  Pre-Requisites

  None

   

  Duration

  5 Days

  
  

  Venue Location

  Best Western Plus Parry Sound

  2 Pine Drive

  Parry Sound, ON

  P2A 2L7

   

  Deadline for Registration

  Please note that registration will close on February 6, 2026.

  
  

  Cancellation Policy

  JM Consulting reserves the right to postpone a learning event no later than seven days before the course start date. If the course is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. JM Consulting is not responsible for travel arrangements and accommodation costs that have been incurred without a confirmation that the course is taking place.

  Please contact us at john@jmconsulting.agency to confirm that course is confirmed before making travel and accommodation arrangements.

  Anyone wishing to withdraw from an event must provide notification in writing to the above-mentioned email address. Refunds will be calculated as follows:

  • More that 10 business days prior to the course start date: a full refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Between 1-9 days prior to the course start date: a 50% refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Within 24 hours of the start date of the course: no refund will be provided

  “No Shows” are not subject to refunds.

   

  Registration Fees / Cost Breakdown 

  To register and make your credit card payment, please click on this link and register.: 

  Link to open soon.

  Registration costs include learning materials, exam prep questions and catering for the week.

  Contact

  Nancy Aspden 

  7053282271 ext. 218

  Email
  Website

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• Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep

  • When
    March 02, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Lindsay, ON

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• Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep

  • When
    March 16, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Doubletree Hilton Toronto Airport West, 5444 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4W 2L2

  REGISTER   Please note that registration will close on February 27th, 2026.

  Program Overview

  This course deals with the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for on-site Sewage Systems with design capacity of up to 10,000 litres per day. The OBC technical requirements for these systems are found primarily in Division B., Part 8 of the Code, but also include and refer to other portions of the OBC, the Building Code Act and Supplementary Standard SB6. This course is an introduction to the principles of on-site sewage systems and includes the following topics:

  • Requirements under the Building Code Act (BCA) as related to sewage systems
  • Site evaluations, test pits and percolation times (T-times)
  • System characteristics and daily design flows
  • Design and construction of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Inspection and review of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
  • Operation and maintenance minimum requirements for existing systems, and
  • Occupational Health and Safety as related to sewage system inspection or enforcement

  This 5-day Exam Prep course is designed to prepare the student for writing the MMAH On-site Sewage Systems qualification exam. It is scheduled for January 19-23, 2026.

   

  Learning Objectives

  At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • Understand the legal requirements under the BCA and OBC
  • Evaluate the site characteristics and determine the options available for the site
  • Understand the minimum design requirements for the five classes of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the construction requirements for the various types of systems
  • Understand some of the health and safety requirements related to the construction of on-site sewage systems
  • Understand the basics of evaluating malfunctioning systems, remedial work and change of use for buildings connected to existing systems

   

  Who Should Attend?

  This course is designed for on-site sewage system inspectors, designers, installers and supervisors of on-site sewage systems wishing to challenge Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualification examinations. On-site sewage system inspectors, must have successfully passed the required MMAH examinations and be registered to be employed in the permit approval or inspection of sewage systems. Designers, installers and supervisors must also have successfully passed the Ministry examination and registered be qualified to do design work for permit submissions or be an installer and/or supervisor for the construction of on-site sewage systems.

  Please visit http://www.humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ for more information on the Ministry Building Code exams.

   

  Your Instructor

  Jeffrey Chalmers, CET, CBCO

  Jeffrey has over 40 years’ experience in building code interpretation and enforcement as a plans examiner, inspector, chief building official, building code consultant and instructor of building code courses. Jeff has extensive knowledge in all areas of the Ontario code and has helped develop new training courses in the Ontario Building Code and also the National Building Code, for training across Canada.

  Jeff is a member of OACETT, the OBOA and the OPIA.

   

  Pre-Requisites

  None

   

  Duration

  5 Days

   

  Venue Location

  Doubletree Hilton Toronto Airport West
  5444 Dixie Rd
  Mississauga, ON
  L4W 2L2

  Deadline for Registration

  Please note that registration will close on February 27th, 2026.

  Cancellation Policy

  JM Consulting reserves the right to postpone a learning event no later than seven days before the course start date. If the course is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. JM Consulting is not responsible for travel arrangements and accommodation costs that have been incurred without a confirmation that the course is taking place.

  Please contact us at john@jmconsulting.agency to confirm that course is confirmed before making travel and accommodation arrangements.

  Anyone wishing to withdraw from an event must provide notification in writing to the above-mentioned email address. Refunds will be calculated as follows:

  • More that 10 business days prior to the course start date: a full refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Between 1-9 days prior to the course start date: a 50% refund minus a $50 administration fee
  • Within 24 hours of the start date of the course: no refund will be provided

  “No Shows” are not subject to refunds.

   

  Registration Fees / Cost Breakdown 

  Cost of learning event: $995.00

  HST: $129.35

  Total cost including HST: $1,124.35

  (Please contact us if receiving an invoice is the preferred method of payment)

  Registration costs include learning materials, exam prep questions and lunch for the week.

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• Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep

  • When
    April 13, 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Lindsay, ON

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• WAITLIST ONLY: Wastewater Basics: Terminology, Process and Sampling Techniques

  • When
    December 31, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    TBA

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  Wastewater Basics: Terminology, Process and Sampling Techniques

  This course will provide practitioners in the onsite wastewater industry with an understanding of the basics of wastewater treatment processes that occur in onsite systems. Topics include explanations of onsite wastewater and soil treatment process theory, terminology, treatment objectives and how different systems can achieve those objectives. The course also includes an overview of sampling techniques, including where, when, and how to sample, types of samples, and interpreting results.

  
  

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• WAITLIST ONLY: Biological Health & Safety Awareness

  • When
    December 31, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    TBA

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  Biological Health & Safety Awareness

  If your work requires you to inspect a septic tank or a leaching bed, pump a septic tank or to sample an advanced treatment system, you need to take this course! There are several activities that onsite wastewater professionals do every day that potentially exposes them to raw sewage or effluent. These exposures can have serious impacts on onsite workers themselves but also to unsuspecting individuals that they come into contact with during the course of their work day. This course will get you thinking very seriously about taking the necessary actions to protect your health, the health of your staff and of the public.

  The workshop covers:

  • the microbiology of wastewater hazards
  • risk analysis for health & safety of workers
  • considerations for risk mitigation, planning and personal protection
  • impacts of pathogen transfer through cross contamination to coworkers, clients and public

  The workshop also highlights the importance and value of pathogen removal in onsite wastewater treatment processes, but also the inherent risks working in the industry that must be addressed for occupational health and safety.

  
  

  
  

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• WAITLIST ONLY: Part 8 Permit Application Review Course

  • When
    December 31, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    TBA

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  This course offers a detailed overview of the building permit process and regulatory requirements for onsite sewage systems in Ontario. Participants will learn about permit application and review procedures under the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code, with emphasis on design criteria, system configuration, and soil analysis—supported by real-world case studies.

  The course also covers key elements of Part 10/11 reviews, including performance levels, major occupancy classifications, and occupant load calculations. Installation inspections of tanks, distribution systems, leaching beds, and advanced treatment units are addressed, along with maintenance inspections—both discretionary and mandatory.

  Enforcement procedures, including compliance letters, Orders to Comply, and legal actions under Part I and III of the Provincial Offences Act, are explored to ensure a well-rounded understanding of regulatory responsibilities.

  Suggested Pre-Requisite: Five-Day Part 8 Licensing Course or equivalent experience

  
  

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• WAITLIST ONLY: Introduction to Design of On-site Sewage Treatment Systems

  • When
    December 31, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    TBA

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  This course will introduce the design requirements for Ontario Building Code and BMEC approved sewage systems, case studies, with a focus on design examples.

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