Description

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Senior Plans Examiner

Who We Are

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Plans Examination, the Senior Plans Examiner is responsible for: 

• the review and examination of building plans and ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code and all applicable law and Town by-laws;

• reviewing building permit applications and the issuance of building permits;

• the coordination of approvals from other departments and outside agencies;

• maintaining all pertinent files and records;

• providing assistance and guidance on technical matters and building code interpretations to applicants and the general public; and,

• consults with other Building Division staff to discuss OBC interpretations and issues arising on submitted drawings and on construction sites, and assists in the building inspection process to coordinate issues and questions.   

• other duties as may be assigned.

Who You Are

Our Building Services team is looking for an enthusiastic, solutions-oriented team player.  You are self-motivated, self-starting and utilize a proactive approach to work. You value partnerships. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with your experience enables you to skilfully build, establish and maintain positive working relationships. You demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with a broad range of partners.

You bring to the team your strong reasoning, analytical, numerical, research and presentation skills.  You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information.  Using your knowledge and experience in the field allows you to navigate through difficult interpersonal situations in a positive manner.  You demonstrate adeptness in conflict resolution and approach situations with the goal to improve communication, diffuse tension and resolve problems.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess:

• a post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Architecture/Engineering Technology or a related discipline;

• a minimum of five (5) years of directly related plans examination experience; preferably in a municipal environment;

• familiar with Part 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and Alternative Solutions of the Ontario Building Code

• be qualified as per The Ontario Building Code in the categories of:an intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and a working knowledge of AMANDA applications;

  • General/Legal processes

  • House

  • Small Buildings

  • Large Buildings

  • Plumbing-All Buildings

  • Building Services

  • Building Structural

  • Complex Buildings

• Working at Heights certification;

• strong reasoning, numerical, and technical skills to evaluate plans and Ontario Building Code requirements; and

• a valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence, maintained in good standing, with access to a personal vehicle.

What We Offer You

• Salary: $66,703 - $83,465 per annum

• A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Union Affiliation: CUPE Full-Time

Work Location: Whitby, ON

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The selection process may include assessment methods to further determine a candidate’s knowledge and skills for the position.