Plans Examiner – Full-Time

Job title:

Plans Examiner – Full-Time

Company

City of Thunder Bay

Job description

:The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!Watch this video to learn more about our City at:Job Description:POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager and the technical direction and guidance of a Senior Plans Examiner, carries out duties related to the application of the Ontario Building Code. Key responsibilities include reviewing information associated with building permit applications, issuing building permits, and providing information to the development community and the general public about building-related matters.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Reviews all plans and drawings and all other information submitted in association with building permit applications, within the context of the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and all other applicable law.

• Reviews building permit applications for compliance with the Zoning By-law and makes basic zoning interpretations.
• Makes determinations with respect to building permit applications; issues permits or responds appropriately to applicants regarding non-issuance of permits.
• Assumes responsibility for building permit applications until the permit is issued or the application is cancelled.
• Provides information to the development community and the general public on matters relating to buildings.
• Performs building inspections and obtains compliance with the Ontario Building Code, when required, in order to address work load issues within the Building Section’s Inspections Unit.
• Compiles information and maintains databases.
• Assigns new street addresses.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Experience:

• Diploma in architectural technology together with a minimum of three years’ experience working with the Ontario Building Code in building design, or a diploma or degree in a directly related field together with a minimum of five years’ experience working with the Ontario Building Code in building design; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing examination program relating to “General Legal”, “Small Buildings” and “Large Buildings”.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a detailed knowledge of and experience working with the Ontario Building Code
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner

Assets:

• Knowledge of software applications used by the Building Section

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• Successful completion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing examination program relating to the following categories of qualifications: “Building Services and Building Structural” within 18 months and “Complex Buildings” within 30 months from the commencement of employment as a Plans Examiner
• Remain appointed in the qualifications necessary to execute the listed major responsibilities pursuant to the requirements of the Building Code Act and regulations made there under
• Remain proficient in the application of the Ontario Building Code, its technical requirements and its objective-based principles, reference standards, the City’s Zoning By-law, and all other applicable law
• Abide by the Code of Conduct established for building officials under the authority of the Building Code Act

General Information:As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Expected salary

Location

Thunder Bay, ON

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 02:02:08 GMT

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