Plans Examiner

**Plans Examiner **(New Rate of Pay)***

**Working for City of Thorold**

By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest growing municipality in

the beautiful Niagara region. Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a

supportive and collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating opportunities for

our employees to learn and grow in their roles.

**Primary Function**

Under the direction of the Manager of Building Services, perform on-site inspections of building construction

and review and examine plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Building Code Act, Ontario

Building Code and applicable law. Perform enforcement duties associated with the Building Code Act and

Ontario Building Code.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Inspect all types of buildings for compliance with all aspects of the Building Code Act, Ontario Building
Code and applicable law.

Proactively and reactively investigate properties for violations of the Building Code Act and Ontario
Building Code

Attend legal proceedings as a creditable witness

Issue building permits, demolition permits and change of use permits in accordance with the Building
Code Act and regulations

Advise and liaise with customers, staff, other departments and industry professionals with all issues
relating to interpretation of Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, accepted construction practices,
regulations and procedures

Attend site meetings

Attend regular training for professional development

Other related duties as assigned

**Education/Experience**

Diploma in a minimum three (3) year college or university program related to construction management,
construction engineering or architectural technology or a combination of equivalent related education
and relevant work experience.

Must possess a Ministry of Municipal Affairs Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) and be
qualified in ‘General Legal’, ‘Small Buildings’, ‘Building Services’, ‘Building Structural’, ‘Plumbing - All
Buildings’, ‘ Large Buildings’, and ‘Complex Buildings’

CBCO certification with the Ontario Building Officials Association or working towards it

A minimum of six (6) years related plans examination experience, building inspections experience and/or
related work experience in building construction

Must possess a high degree of tact, courtesy and judgement to be able to deal effectively with the general
public, industry stakeholders and staff

Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

Ability to walk over rough terrain, climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Acceptable driver’s abstract

**Conditions of Employment**

Required to work under the direction of the Manager of Building Services with considerable independence of

action. Required to work in an office environment and carry out onsite Field Inspections. Overtime may be

required.

The above statement reflects the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job. Other

related duties can only be considered part of the job if they directly relate to the primary function contained

**Location**: Thorold City Hall

**Rate of pay**: $46.28 - $47.94 (inclusive of market premium)

**Position Type**: Full time permanent, unionized position

**Hours of Work**: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30pm (35 hours per week)
- **All qualifications are required to receive market premium rate**

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the

City accommodates the individual needs of all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection

and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process,

please inform staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.