building plans examiner

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time
Job Description

The Building Plans Examiner & Inspector will be responsible for examining, reviewing and approving building, sign plans and specifications submitted for compliance with the City's Zoning bylaws, Ontario Building Code and other applicable bylaws and legislation.

  • Examine, review, sign and approve building permits within specified timelines for houses and other buildings governed by the Ontario Building Code.
  • Sign permit applications and specifications submitted for compliance with the City of Toronto Zoning and Sign By-laws, the Ontario Building Code and other applicable Laws.
  • Respond to and investigate complaints, initiate reinforcement of non-conformity, issue Notice of Violation when buildings and signs are not in compliance.
  • Conduct on-line research and field investigations of property information and by-laws to ascertain compliance.
  • Carry out site inspections within specified timelines as governed by the Ontario Building Code to confirm that buildings and signs erected under permit conform to approved plans, related by-laws and legislation. Prepare examiners' notices and documents examination details.
  • Record and update application information into the divisional database.
  • Liaise with applicants, sign and building owners, other divisions, agencies and all levels of government.
  • Analyze, verify and apply 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. Provide 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 By-laws, the Ontario Building Code and other applicable Laws.
  • Resolve conflict and offer possible solutions to ensure compliance.
  • Perform calculations to evaluate land use restrictions, construction costs, permit fees and applicable charges, and evaluate signage restrictions such as sign face area, height, setbacks and radial distances. Prepare related correspondence.
  • Maintain records and answer inquiries related to buildings governed by the Ontario Building Code, and relevant by-laws and legislation. Represent the Division at various committees and meetings.
  • Issue Notices of Violation under the Sign By-law and/or Orders under the Ontario Building Code when buildings and signs do not comply with respective by-laws, code and legislation.
  • Appear and give evidence in court on Building Code and other building regulatory matters and give presentations at the Building Code Commission in matters of disputes over interpretation of the Building Code.
  • Issue Certificates of Offence and Summons under Part I and Part III of the Provincial Offences Act in response to deficiencies.
  • Utilize alternate dispute resolution and/or mediation techniques when problem solving and addressing bylaw infractions.
  • Respond to and investigate complaints for non-conformity to the respective by-laws, code and legislation and provide information, guidance and required documentation to complainants.
  • Collect and document evidence, including photographs and written notes for Provincial Court, Committees of Council, the Committee of Adjustment or the Sign Variance Committee.
  • Prepare reports and give evidence in Provincial Court, the Committee of Adjustment and the Sign Variance Committee on matters related to Zoning and Sign By-laws, Ontario Building Code, and related applicable Laws.
  • Initiate enforcement action under the Provincial Offences Act and serve Notice(s) of Offences and Summonses.
  • Train and mentor new staff.
Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  • Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g. planning, architectural technology, building science or civil engineering technology), or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Experience reviewing plans for compliance with Building Codes and/or Municipal By-Laws; or experience 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 plans, landscape drawings and/or legal documents.
  • Experience with performing building inspections of houses and small buildings; or, related experience in the construction and renovation industry.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Ontario Class 'G2' or 'G' Drivers Licence and access to a properly insured vehicle.

You must also have:

  • Must possess or be able to obtain the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Ontario Building Code qualification requirements for an inspector: Powers and Duties of a Chief Building Official (Legal) or General Legal, House, and Small Buildings.
  • Ability to read and interpret building plans, sign plans, and specifications.
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulations and requirements including, Zoning By-laws, Sign By-laws, the Ontario Building Code and other applicable law.
  • Ability to present written and verbal comments to members of City Council, Committee of Adjustment, Sign Variance Committee, Management and other staff.
  • Ability to utilize a variety of software applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), to prepare reports and conduct data entry functions using a database (e.g. IBMS) with speed and accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and conflict management skills with the ability to effectively and courteously engage staff, councillors, the general public and all levels of staff by telephone, in person and in writing.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and teamwork skills with the ability to set priorities, co-ordinate a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge in the application of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations relevant to construction.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Physically capable of performing required duties and ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to set up and maintain manual and computerized filing systems.
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

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