Plans Examiner, Building (2)
Job Description:
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
INTERNAL JOB POSTING NOTICE
Open to all CUPE Collective Bargaining Members ONLY
(Professional and Technical, Outside and Office and Temporary Units)
Please note: Bargaining Unit members are considered in the order described in the appropriate collective agreement provision.JOB TITLE: Plans Examiner-Building
DEPARTMENT: Planning, Building & Growth Management
POSTING NUMBER: 106532, 106533
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent
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: 1^ST STEP: $86,905.00 per annum
2^ND STEP: $91,473.20 per annumJOB RATE: $96,259.80 per annum
JOB TYPE: Union
POSTING DATE: February 14, 2025
CLOSING DATE: February 28, 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.
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
- Successful completion of the provincial qualification examinations for: Legal Processes, House, Small Buildings, Large Buildings and Building Structural.
- 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.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.*Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106532, 106533 by February 28, 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.
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.
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