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Plans Examiner I

Organization:
City of Barrie
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
April 27, 2015
  This job posting has expired
Hiring date:
May 1, 2015
Type:
Full-Time
Category:
Permits & licences
Description
The City of Barrie is committed to providing excellence in municipal services for the 140,000+ citizens of this vibrant and prosperous community, one of the fastest growing and most beautiful lakefront cities in Ontario.

 

PLANS EXAMINER I

Building and By-Law Services Department

 

Duties and responsibilities include (under review):

 

Plan reviews of permit applications

  • Provides plan review services of buildings and properties as to confirm compliance with regulations, including;
    • The Building Code Act
    • The Ontario Building Code, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12
    • Building By-law including private retaining walls
    • Development agreements with respect to final lot grading and drainage control measures on private property
  • Provides plan review services for the proposed construction of buildings and accessory buildings for compliance with the Ontario Building Code for the following components;
    • Soil conditions for footings and bearing capacity
    • Structural components of foundations, framing, columns and beams using concrete, masonry, wood, wood by-products and steel
    • Plumbing systems including water supply and sewage disposal and associated venting, and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs and laundry facilities
    • Commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems including ducts
    • Woodstoves, wood-burning fireplaces and gas fireplaces
    • Insulation, vapor barrier and air barrier systems
    • Safety systems including exits, access to exits, stairs, railings, handrails, fire alarm systems, smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire walls, fire separations, spatial separations, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and special extinguishing systems, except for any safety systems assigned for review to staff of the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
    • Barrier-free access into and within buildings including ramps, doorways, door openers and washrooms
    • Exterior finishes including brick veneer, siding, stucco, precast panels, windows, doors, roofing, fascia and soffits
    • Interior finishes including flooring, walls, ceilings and lighting
    • Public pools and spas
    • Tents and air-supported structures, Stages
    • Retaining walls
    • Signs
  • Provides plan review services for the proposed demolition of buildings and accessory buildings for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and related municipal regulations for the following matters:
  • Protection of the public from the demolition site;
  • Removal of all demolition debris;
  • Proper and safe capping of water services, sewers, wells, septic tanks, electrical services and gas services; and Backfilling and grading of the site
  • Issues permits on behalf of the Chief Building Official when the application is found to comply with the prescribed requirements of the Building Code Act or the applicable by-laws.
  • Prepares, retains and retrieves data and records concerning their plan review and investigation activities in a clear and concise manner consistent with the requirements of pertinent legislation, regulations and by-laws and with City and departmental policies and procedures, including all data in written or electronic format.

Project Management

  • Co-ordinates the review of applications by other parties to confirm compliance with all applicable laws as well as subdivision agreements and site plan agreements
  • Maintains effective and co-operative liaison and exchanges information with other staff, municipalities, government agencies and other organizations; attends meetings of approved professional associations as a representative of the Building Services Department as required.

Responding to Enquiries

  • Investigates complaints of alleged design contraventions with respect to the various regulations listed above.
  • Provides general information and interpretation of a functional or technical nature for other staff and broad indoctrination for new employees, sometimes requiring some interpretation and judgment.
  • Provides general guidance of a technical nature for designers, suppliers, building owners and utility agencies of Building Code regulations.
  • Responds to inquiries from the public, clients, elected officials, other departments and government agencies; deals with all contacts in a courteous, efficient and professional manner to promote a high standard of public relations at all times.

Customer Service

  • Receives applications at the counter.

Collect Applicable Fees and Development Charges

  • Calculates and collects permit fees and grading fees in accordance with fee by-laws.  Collects development charges, water meter fees and other associated fees and levies as determined by others and collectable at the time of a permit issuance.

Other Activities

  • Provides comments regarding assigned development applications (i.e. site plans, draft plans of subdivision) with respect to potential construction difficulties
  • May be required to attend buildings or properties where construction is proposed to better understand the existing conditions.
  • Maintains sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, current industry practices, corporate policies and procedures, applicable and case law, etc. relating to the construction industry; attends seminars, workshops, conferences and courses as required; conducts pertinent research.
  • Assists the Supervisor with the review of branch administrative and service delivery processes with a view to streamlining/updating practices and fostering excellence in customer service.
  • Undertakes special projects, champions the corporate mission and values among Departmental colleagues and interdepartmentally/corporately, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Applicants must have (under review):                                                                                              

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

  • Three (3) year College diploma in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology
  • Qualifications and registration with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the passing of Ministry exams for
  • Legal Responsibilities of CBOs,
  • Small Buildings,
  • Complex Buildings,
  • Plumbing-All Buildings,
  • Building Services,
  • Building Structural

 

Experience

  • At least five (5) years’ experience in the conducting of plan reviews of buildings to confirm compliance with regulations

 

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

  • Good working knowledge of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code and other building-related legislation/regulations/by-laws/standards and related plan review processes; contemporary issues in the building industry; building design and construction principles; lot grading and drainage control principles; municipal government; the Occupational Health and Safety Act; and related construction regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to read building plans with respect to structural systems, plumbing systems, heating systems and lot grading.
  • Computer literacy skills utilizing e-mail, word processing and Windows-based database software and the internet.  Experience with permit/tracking software (such as AMANDA) is an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational/co-ordination, project/time management, research, analytical, communication, problem-solving/mediation, public relations, customer service and multi-tasking/work prioritization skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively and courteously with all contacts in a political and community/client service environment; to exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential/sensitive/controversial information and assure the security of such information/files; to build co-operative/collaborating working relationships, and internal and external alliances; and to champion corporate programs/initiatives, mission and values of the City.
  • Availability to accommodate deadlines, meeting attendance and/or peak period workloads that may extend beyond the normal workday or may occur on evenings/weekends, as may be required.
Salary & Benefits

The 2014 pay range is $56,583 to $67,813 per year ($31.09/hr to $37.26/hr).

 

Please submit your resume electronically by quoting file# I-15-04 (MS Word format only; quote file number in subject line), by Monday, April 27, 2015 to: E-mail  hrjobs@barrie.ca  Human Resources Department, City of Barrie, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5.

Contact
Email: hrjobs@barrie.ca
City of Barrie
70 Collier Street
Barrie Ontario
Canada L4M 4T5