Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Plans & Permits, this position is responsible for reviewing documents submitted in support of building permit applications to ensure compliance of various stages of construction of all residential, small commercial and small industrial building systems, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant to buildings regulated by Part 9, Division B of the Ontario Building Code (OBC).

Major Job Responsibilities

Reviews residential, small commercial and industrial drawings within the scope of Part 9. Evaluates specifications and technical reports for compliance with the Ontario Building Code, Municipal By-laws and all other applicable laws and standards, as amended. This includes:
- Communicating deficiencies and other requirements to applicants within the mandated timeline of provincial legislation
- Performing technical research and professional judgment to provide interpretations of the requirement of the OBC Act and Regulations under the direction of the Chief Building Official; researching non-descriptive and alternative design proposals submitted with building permit applications
- Providing advice and code interpretations to a variety of internal and external contacts including designers and contractors
- Assisting in the processing of building permit applications through the use of the information tracking database.
- Preparing and maintaining accurate and detailed records
Provides front line customer service by responding to Part 9 and general Code inquiries in person, electronically and by telephone
Liaise with property owners, contractors, engineers, architects and other departments on matters related to construction
For residential properties, provides comments on Site Plan Control, Consents/Committee of adjustment, zoning amendments from building code perspective
Attends pre-consultation meetings with developers as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

Post-secondary advanced diploma in Architectural or Engineering Technology discipline or equivalent education and knowledge in the construction industry
Post-secondary degree in Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology discipline or registered as an Architect or Professional Engineer and in good standing within the Ontario Association of Architects or the Professional Engineers of Ontario preferred
Three (3) years of design, review or equivalent construction management experience
Five (5) years of design, review or equivalent construction management experience preferred
Related municipal/plans review experience preferred
Ministry of Housing Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) qualifications in:
- Require – Legal
- Require – House
- Require – Small Buildings
- Require – Building Structural
- Require – Plumbing House
- Require – Plumbing All Buildings
- Require – On-Site Sewage
- Require – HVAC House
- Require – Building Services

Successful applicants without all above qualifications will be required to obtain the requirements within a specified time frame agreed upon at time of hiring

Eligible for Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA)
Ministry of Housing Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) fully qualified is an asset
Membership/Certification with the following Associations is preferred
- Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) with the Ontario Building Officials Association, or
- Professional Engineer – Professional Engineers of Ontario; or
- Full Member of Ontario Architects Association (OAA); or
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist; or
- Member Association of Architectural Technologist Ontario (M.A.T.T.O)
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) training in:
  - Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations
  - Residential Air System Design
Proficient in the reading and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications and other technical documents
Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and Act
In depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the design and analysis of building structures
Digital review experience is preferred
Experience with permit tracking software is preferred
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong report writing and record keeping skills
A valid Ontario Driver’s License Class “G” with a satisfactory driving record; use of own vehicle required
Direct experience with Bluebeam or similar software is an asset
Direct AMANDA (version 7) experience or similar software is an asset
Knowledge of the site plan approval, zoning amendment & committee of adjustment processes is an asset