Mechanical Plan Examiner 2/3 - Winnipeg, Canada - City of Winnipeg

City of Winnipeg

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Under the general supervision of the Senior Plan Examiner, the Plan Examiner 2/3 will provide such functions individually or in combination:

Screen plans for all building types (other than Housing).
Examine plans (including specifications) for dwellings/small buildings.
Examines plans (including specifications) for some complex systems in larger buildings, to ensure compliance with the various applicable bylaws, codes and regulations.

Positions at this level may be required to supervise and to provide training and development to junior staff and may be required to coordinate projects.

As the _Mechanical Plan Examiner 2/3_
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you will:

Examine and check plans and specifications of all building types to ensure compliance with the various applicable by-laws, codes and regulations.
Prepare written reports and correspondence as required to convey information to designers, inspectors and others.
Discuss plans with inspection staff and may perform inspections of installations with inspectors to ensure compliance.
Organize and carry out assigned projects requiring coordination of plan examination functions with other Branches of the Division and with other areas of Plan Examination.
Deal with architects and professional engineers, contractors, trades people, and the general public in matters related to the activities of the Branch.
Participate in the development of, and amendments to codes on a local, provincial and national level and liaises with other City Departments and external authorities such as the Office of the Fire Commissioner, Department of Labour and other similar agencies.
Supervise and provide training and development to plan examiners of lower classifications. Provide direction to permit technicians on technical matters
Evaluate new construction techniques, materials and technology to ensure they comply with the requirements of the bylaws, codes and other regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned, including acting as a Permit Technician as needed.

Your education and qualifications include:

Thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials and principles in the specialization stipulated by the Department.
Thorough knowledge of all required bylaws, codes and regulations and knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code and other building regulations.
Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and construction drawings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to interact effectively with staff and general public.
Ability to interpret bylaws and convey this information to others.
Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and correspondence.
Ability to prepare complex reports and propose recommendations.
Ability to organize and carry out assigned plan examination projects, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Ability to be a positive and constructive member of a team and to work independently.

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
Must possess a Certified Engineering Technologist certification.
The successful applicant(s) will be required to provide CSA approved personal protective safety boots (six (6) inches above the ankle) at their own expense.