Plans Examiner - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest.

Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

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Job Title:
Plans Examiner
Posting Number:004761

Department:
Economic and Development Services Department
Branch:Building Services

Location:
City Hall

Posting Start Date:2024/04/05
Posting End Date:2024/04/19 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 251
Salary Grade:10, $ $46.61
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
:40.00 Shift Work Required**:No

Reporting to the Manager, Permit Services, this position reviews and authorizes the issuance of building permits for the erection, alteration, renovation, extension, installation, and repair of Part-9 (Small Buildings), Part-3 (Large buildings) as assigned and designated structures in accordance to ten programs (i.e.

Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Environmental Separation, Accessibility, Septic Sewage System, Change of Use and Renovation, Resource Conservation, Zoning/Sign, and Other Applicable Law).

Responsibilities:

Reviewing permit documentation under the 10 Examination Programs to determine authorization or denial for issuance of building permits
Complaints investigations
Training and education of public, applicants and professionals, receiving and researching Freedom of Information Requests
Providing support and research for Building Code Commission and Court appearances

Requirements:

Completion of a three (3) year Post Secondary Diploma in Civil or Architectural Technology from a community college, along with three (3) years relevant experience
Successful completion of Ontario Building Code Parts 9, 11 and Legal courses
Possess BCIN qualification for Small Buildings, The House, General Legal & Processes, Plumbing House, HVAC House, Onsite Sewage Systems and willing to obtain qualifications for Large Buildings, Building Services, Fire Protection, Building Structural and Detection, Lighting & Power
Certification as a Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) and/or Canadian Registered Building Official (CRBO) is considered an asset
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute Certification and complete of Fire Certificate (Sprinkler and Fire Alarm) is considered a definite asset
Have a sound working knowledge of current building construction materials, methods and techniques, the provisions of the Ontario Building Code and various related technical standards and other Provincial and Federal Regulations dealing with building construction
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to communicate courteously, effectively and with tact, both orally and in writing
Good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines
Sound mathematical skills
Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's Licence, minimum Class "G"

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file.

Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _
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