Job Posting Details

Job Opening Number: 106957 & 106998
Job Requisition Number: 326 
Number of Positions: 2
Job Type: Union
Job Code: Plans Examiner, Cust Srvc Bldg
Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT
Division: Building
Salary Range:
1st Step $76,367.20 per annum
2nd Step: $80,353.00 per annum
Job Rate: $84,593.60 per annum
Job Grade: 007
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R), vacancy 
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: Flower City Community Campus
Posting Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 05/26/2026

POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Plans & Permits, provides preliminary plans assessment to determine completeness and adequacy of permit applications; performs detailed plans review submitted for permit application for construction of small buildings, housing and miscellaneous projects; provides technical assistance to customers and the general public over the counter and responds to telephone enquiries.

•    Provides preliminary plans assessment to determine completeness and adequacy of permit applications. 
•    Performs detailed plans review submitted for permit application for construction of small buildings, housing and miscellaneous projects.
•    Provides technical assistance to customers and the general public over the counter and responds to telephone enquiries.
•    Liaises with building inspectors for resolution of design and construction issues and permit application status.
•    Performs calculations for the determination of fees, construction value and development charges.
•    Liaise with design professionals, contractors, owners, fire prevention officers and other agencies in the completion of plans review.
•    Updates and maintains the Building Department Library.
•    Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and all related standards referenced therein. 
•    Updates the computer tracking system for application status review and permit issuance.
•    Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION: 

•    High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over one year and up to two years in Architectural or Engineering Technician or equivalent.

 
EXPERIENCE: 

•    Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years in a regulatory environment or direct experience in construction or design.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

•    Successful completion of the provincial qualification examinations for: Legal Processes, House, Small Buildings.

•    Within six (6) months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations: Legal Processes, House.
•    Within 12 months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations: Small Buildings.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

•    Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
•    Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered. 
    
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. 

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 05/26/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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