NOTICE OF VACANCY
PLANS EXAMINER IV
(Temporary – 6 Months Approx.)
Building and By-law Services Department
To reduce the risk of harm to persons and property through the administration and enforcement of regulations for the construction of buildings, with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement in order to build and support a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.
Applicants must have:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Two years of college education in the areas of Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology (3 year College Diploma related to building design or construction is preferred) plus BCQ certification through the Ontario Building Officials Association plus the passing of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing exams in the following categories:
- Legal Responsibilities for CBOs
- Houses
- Plumbing – House
- HVAC House
- Plumbing All Buildings (is preferred)
- Small Buildings (is preferred)
- Building Services (is preferred)
- Building Structural (is preferred)
- On-Site Sewage Systems (is preferred)
- CBCO Certification through the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) is preferred.
Experience
- At least two years of experience (at least 3 years’ experience is preferred) 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 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.
- 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.
- 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-ordinating, 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.
The salary 2015 salary range is $49,303 to $59,059 per year ($27.09/hr to $32.45/hr). The hours of work will be 35 hours/week. For full details regarding this position, please visit our website at www.barrie.ca.
Please submit your resume electronically by quoting file #T-15-76 Plans Examiner IV (Temp) (MS Word format only; quote file number in subject line), by Wednesday, October 21, 2015 date to: E-mail hrjobs@barrie.ca Human Resources Department, City of Barrie, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5.
The Corporation is seeking a friendly, personable, dedicated, enterprising and results-oriented leader. The City of Barrie provides a dynamic operating environment and working conditions. We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility. Questions regarding collection should be directed to the Human Resources Department at 705-739-4202.
