Mechanical Plan Examiner 1/2 - Winnipeg, Canada - City of Winnipeg

City of Winnipeg

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Under the general supervision of the Senior Plan Examiner, the Plan Examiner 1/2 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.
Examine 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 provide training and development to junior staff.

As the _Mechanical Plan Examiner 1/2_
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you will:

Examine/check plans and specifications of some complex systems in larger buildings or dwellings and small buildings for compliance with various by-laws/codes/regulations and screens plans (other than housing) for permit submissions.
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 and bylaws on a local, provincial and national level.
Liaise with other City Departments and external authorities such as the Office of the Fire Commissioner, Department of Labour and other similar agencies.
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 a knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code and other building regulations.
Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and construction drawings.
Ability to interpret bylaws and convey this information to others.
Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and correspondence.
Ability to organize and carry out assigned plan examination projects, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to interact effectively with staff and the general public.
Ability to supervise and train subordinate staff.
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.