Plans Examiner-Building (2) (Temporary 18-months)

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Plans Examiner-Building

DEPARTMENT: Planning, Building & Growth Management

POSTING NUMBER: 106557, 106558

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 18-months

HOURS OF WORK: 35-hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of FCCC

SALARY GRADE: 11

SALARY RANGE:

1ST STEP: $89,507.60 per annum

2ND STEP: $94,221.40 per annum

JOB RATE: $99,153.60 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: April 16, 2025

CLOSING DATE: May 1, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Supervisor, Plans & Permits, reviews plans submitted for a building permit to ensure Ontario Building Code and other related standards have been met.

• Performs plans review of various construction projects with a focus on residential and miscellaneous small buildings of commercial and industrial use for compliance with the architectural, structural and fire protection requirements of the Ontario Building Code and standards referenced therein.
• Liaises with design professionals, developers, contractors, owners and other approval agencies in the completion of comprehensive plans review.
• Provides preliminary plan assessment over the counter for the determination of the adequacy of technical and administrative documentation and extent of other applicable law.
• Provides technical and procedural information in response to customer enquiries over the counter, by telephone or e-mail.
• Recommends corrective measures and provides alternatives for achieving compliance for plans and specifications that do not meet Code requirements and standards.
• Liaises with building inspectors in the resolution of design and construction issues and permit application status.
• Provides comments and input into the development of technical policies and procedures as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and all standards referenced therein.
• Maintains and updates progress of project review on the permit tracking system.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two and up to three years in Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over four (4) years, up to and including eight (8) years in regulatory environment with a preference in building code enforcement or direct experience in building construction or design process.

REQUIRED LICENCE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Within six (6) months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations:
• Legal Processes
• House
• Small Buildings

• Within 12 months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations:
• Large Buildings
• Building Structural

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

#LI-Hybrid

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106557, 106558 by May 1, 2025, and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.