Plans Examiner

**Job Opportunity
**PLANS EXAMINER**

**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.

We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and certified
athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two community centers, two
arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal place to build your career.

**Primary Function**

Under the direction of the Manager of Building Services, review and examine plans and
specifications to determine compliance with the Ontario Building Code and applicable law for
issuance of building permits and demolition permits associated with residential buildings within
the scope of Part 9 and non-commercial agricultural buildings under 600 square meters in
building area.

**Responsibilities**:
Review, approve and issue building permits and demolition permits associated with Part 9
residential buildings and buildings accessory thereto

Review, approve and issue building permits associated with non-commercial agricultural
buildings under 600 square meters in building area

Administer Ontario Building Code and other applicable law

Research zoning maps, survey and property files to verify compliance with Zoning By-Laws,
Subdivision Agreements, Consent Agreements and Development Agreements

applicable legislation

Assist customers at the counter and through correspondence on matters associated with the
Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-Laws, accepted construction practices, regulations and
procedures

Advise, communicate and liaise with 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

Liaise with persons in outside public or private organizations supplying or obtaining detailed and
specialized information

Attend site meetings with staff and industry professionals as needed

Inspector

Investigate and follow up on approvals relevant to permit issuance

Advise owners and building inspectors/plans examiners on procedures and regulations where
deviations or revisions have occurred after issuance of building permits

Input and retrieve data

Assist with administration and interpretation of Development Charge By-Laws including
answering inquiries, performing calculations, and collecting fees

Compose correspondence

Other related duties as assigned

**Education/Experience
Diploma in a minimum three year college program related to construction management,
construction engineering or architectural technology or a combination of equivalent related
education and relevant work experience.

A minimum of three (3) years related work experience preferably in a municipal building
department

Experience with a Windows based operating system and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with examining and interpreting construction plans
Data entry experience considered an asset
Ability to accurately interpret construction plans
Ability to understand and explain by-laws and regulations
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Ability to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines
Detail oriented
Capacity to use a wide range of procedures or techniques occasionally devising new

methods to new situations
High degree of tact and judgement
Effective organization skills
Must possess numerical aptitude and computer literacy skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must possess a high degree of tact, courtesy and judgement to be able to deal effectively

with the general public and industry stakeholders
Excellent critical thinking and decision making skills required
Effective time management skills required
Must possess a Ministry of Municipal Affairs Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)

and be qualified in ‘General Legal’, ‘House’, ‘HVAC - House’ and ‘Building Structural’
Understanding of the Ontario Building Codes
Knowledge of the legislative, legal and administrative aspects of the building permit process
Familiar with land use planning and zoning

**Conditions of Employment**

Required to work under the general supervision of the Manager of Building Services in an office
environment involving mental and visual concentration with frequent interruptions. Work closely
with departmental staff. Some 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 herein.

**Job Location**: Ci