Senior Plans Examiner; RE-POST

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• Job :
  Senior Plans Examiner
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #:2708
• Close date:
  Wednesday September 2, 2026.
• Duration:
  Temporary Full-Time (18 months)
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy
• This is a re-post. Those who have already applied need not re-apply.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Engineering, responsible for review, examination, and approval of plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Ontario Building Code and other relevant legislation for issuance of building permits.

Issue building permits for Part 9 for buildings of the Ontario Building Code consisting of residential, commercial, and industrial projects, sewage and septic systems, and other miscellaneous permits such as agricultural buildings/structures, signs, tents, and change of use permits.

Examine, amend and approve architectural, structural,
mechanical electrical, and fire protection/suppression system drawings and/or specifications for conformance with the Ontario Building Code, National Farm Building Code, Zoning By-laws and other applicable legislation or standards. Determine that construction materials and methods of construction meet approved standards.

Liaise with the Inspection Team to act as technical expert for Part 9 buildings with fire protection and life safety measures.

Assists Building Inspectors in the investigation and determination of unsafe buildings and septic site conditions.

Administer Ontario Building Code and other applicable law.

Train and act as technical resource for staff.

Research maps, surveys and property files to verify compliance with applicable law.

Determine materials and methods of construction meet approved standards.

Analyze and calculate structural design loads for Part 9 buildings.

Determine acceptance, or refusal of building permit applications based on conformity with applicable legislation.

Work in co-ordination with other regulatory bodies, staff and other agencies such as Fire Prevention Bureau, Niagara Escarpment Commission, and Conservation Authorities in matters relating to permit issuance.

Receive and answer inquiries from public, staff, contractors, architects, engineers, lawyers and realtors.

Advise, communicate and liaise with staff, other departments and industry professionals with all issues relating to interpretation of Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, accepted construction practices, regulations and procedures.

Provide input and participate in the development and improvement of technical guidelines, policies and procedures, and Sign By-law amendments.

Investigate and follow up on approvals relevant to permit issuance.

Advise owners and building inspectors/plans examiners on procedures and regulations where deviations or revisions have occurred after issuance of building permits.

Input and retrieve data.

Assist with administration and interpretation of Development Charge By-Laws including answering inquiries, performing calculations, and collecting fees.

Prepare and provide reports and evidence for Building Code Commission.

Compose correspondence.

Attend training courses as required.

Conducts all duties responsibly, addressing risk management issues, thereby minimizing exposure to personal and municipal liability.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.