MINJobs posting: Plan Checker 2
May 30, 2025
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Plan Checker 2

Organization:
City of Burnaby
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
June 6, 2025
Type:
Temporary Full Time
Category:
Planning & development
Description
This position works in the Plan Checking organizational unit. This is technical and clerical work checking small commercial, industrial and residential construction building plans for adherence to the building code, regulations and municipal bylaw requirements. An incumbent examines detailed plans and specifications of proposed small commercial, industrial, and residential construction, conversions or additions for compliance with building code, regulations and municipal bylaws; lists non-conforming items in plans and reviews with applicants; issues building permit when plans meet regulations. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in this role within delegated areas of responsibility. The successful candidate will also answer enquiries and interpret building code, regulations and bylaws at the counter or over the telephone; assist Plan Checker 1 employees with difficult or unusual problems; prepare routine correspondence and reports related to activities; maintain records; and store plans. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Building Technology, sound experience related to building construction; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. The ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of the building code, regulations and municipal bylaws; of standard practices and materials used in building construction; sound knowledge of preparation and use of plans and specifications related to building construction; some knowledge of bylaws related to electrical, plumbing, gas, licensing, health, signs and fire regulation. Ability to interpret plans and specifications quickly and accurately; to perform mathematical calculations; to deal effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, civic officials and the general public and to supervise reporting staff; to prepare routine correspondence and reports. Level 2 Qualification with the Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia, registration as a Building Official and a Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia are required.

Salary & Benefits

SALARY: $6,200 – 6,460 – 6,730 – 7011 - 7319/month (Pay Grade 23) (2024 Rates)

STATUS: Temporary Full Time until March 9, 2026

LOCATION: City Hall

SCHEDULE: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

SPECIAL NOTES: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

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