Plans Examiner, Building

Job Opening Number:  106977 & 107146

Job

Requisition Number:  337

Number of Positions:  2

Job Type:  Union

Job Code:  Plans Examiner-Building

Department:  PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT

Division:  Building

Salary Range:  1st Step $96,314.40 per annum; 2nd Step $ per annum;
Job Rate $ per annum

Job Grade:  011

Job Status and Duration:  Full Time (FT), Regular (R), vacancy

Hours of Work:  35 Hour work week

Location:

FLOWER CITY COMMUNITY CAMPUS

Posting Date:  05/15/2026

Closing Date:  06/12/2026

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

Performs detailed plans review of various construction projects with a focus on industrial, commercial, institutional (ICI) buildings, for compliance with the architectural, structural, life safety 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 a comprehensive plans review.

Provides technical and procedural information in response to customer enquiries over the counter, by telephone and email (to owners, design professionals, contractors, etc.)

Provides preliminary plan assessment over the counter for the determination of the adequacy of technical documentation and other ‘applicable law’ compliance.

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.

Prepares technical reports as required.

Maintains current knowledge of Ontario Building Code and related codes/standards.

Provides input and recommendations into the development of technical policies and procedures, as required.

Performs technical research as required to evaluate applications.

Maintains and updates progress of project review on the permit tracking system.

Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

Education

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

Experience

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

Required Licence 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, Complex Buildings, Building Services.

Other Skills And Assets

Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Interview

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

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