Building Plans Examiner - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job ID: 34640

Job Category:
Audit, Compliance & Inspections

Division & Section:
Toronto Building, Tor Bldg Toronto & East York District

Work Location:
City Hall, 100 Queen Street West

Job Type & Duration:
Full-Time, Permanent

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $46.81, TF5243, Wage Grade 13 (preliminary evaluation)

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 3

Posting Period: 25-Jan-2023 to 15-Feb-2023

Major Responsibilities:

Conducts online research and field investigations of property information and bylaws to ascertain compliance.
Carries out site inspections to confirm that buildings and signs erected under permit conform to approved plans, related bylaws and legislation.
Prepares examiners' notices and documents examination details.
Liaises with applicants, sign and building owners, other divisions, agencies and all levels of government.
Analyzes, verifies and applies information collected from City Council, Committee of Adjustment and Sign Variance Committee decisions, including decisions of the Chief Building Official on First Party Sign Variances.
Meets with and provides written and verbal comment to members of City Council, the Committee of Adjustment, the Sign Variance Committee, management, permit applicants, sign installers, the public and industry groups regarding interpretation of the Sign and Zoning Bylaws, the Ontario Building Code and other applicable Laws. Resolves conflict and offers possible solutions to ensure compliance.
Performs calculations to evaluate land use restrictions, construction costs, permit fees and applicable charges, and evaluates signage restrictions such as sign face area, height, setbacks and radial distances. Prepares related correspondence.
Maintains records and answers inquiries related to buildings governed by the Ontario Building Code, and relevant bylaws and legislation. Represents the Division at various committees and meetings.
Issues Notices of Violation under the Sign Bylaw and/or Orders under the Ontario Building Code when buildings and signs do not comply with respective bylaws, code and legislation.
Appears and gives evidence in court on Building Code and other building regulatory matters and gives presentations at the Building Code Commission in matters of disputes over interpretation of the Building Code.
Issues Certificates of Offence and Summons under Part I and Part III of the Provincial Offences Act in response to deficiencies.
Applies a customer service approach in interactions with others and, when problem solving and addressing bylaw infractions, utilizes alternate dispute resolution and/or mediation.
Responds to and investigates complaints for nonconformity to the respective bylaws, code and legislation and provides information, guidance and required documentation to complainants.
Collects and documents evidence, including photographs and written notes for Provincial Court, Committees of Council, the Committee of Adjustment or the Sign Variance Committee.
Prepares reports and gives evidence in Provincial Court, the Committee of Adjustment and the Sign Variance Committee on matters related to Zoning and Sign Bylaws, Ontario Building Code, and related applicable Laws.
Contacts the Ministry of Labour on unsafe working conditions or sites and participates in investigations.
Initiates enforcement action under the Provincial Offences Act and serves Notice(s) of Offences and Summonses as required.
Trains and mentors new staff

Key Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in planning, architectural technology, building science or civil engineering technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience reviewing plans for compliance with Building Codes and/or Municipal By-Laws, or conducting investigations and taking appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with Building Codes and/or Municipal By-Laws.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans, architectural and landscape drawings or legal documents.
Experience preparing and/or presenting evidence for Provincial Court, Legislative Committees, or Tribunals; experience with performing building inspections of houses and small buildings; or, related experience in the construction and renovation industry

You must also have:

Ability to obtain the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing BCIN qualification requirements for building officials: House, General Legal and Small Buildings.
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Drivers Licence and access to a properly insured vehicle.
Ability to read and interpret building plans, sign plans, and specifications
Ability to present written and verbal comments to members of City Council, Committee of Adjustment, Sign Variance Committee, Management and other staff.
Good problem solving and conflict mana