MINJobs posting: Plan Checker 1, 2 and Building Technologist
December 13, 2025
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Plan Checker 1, 2 and Building Technologist

Organization:
City of Burnaby
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
December 17, 2025
Type:
Temporary Full Time until December 31, 2026
Category:
Planning & development
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Description
This position works in the Plan Checking organizational unit. The City of Burnaby is recruiting for a Plan Checker 1, Plan Checker 2 or Building Technologist with ample opportunity for professional development and advancement opportunities within Plan Checking. This is a great opportunity for mentorship, learning, and career growth. The work includes technical and clerical work checking building plans for adherence to the building code, regulations and municipal bylaw requirements. General supervision is received from a supervisor who reviews work performed to ensure conformance with departmental policies and procedures. A Plan Checker 1 examines plans for proposed single and two family dwellings construction and issues building permits when applicable regulations are satisfied. The work progressively becomes more complex in the position of Plan Checker 2 as a wider ranger of duties, types of buildings and degree of responsibility expands. A Plan Checker 2 examines plans for Part 9 buildings, for compliance with building code and regulations and municipal bylaws. The work continues to increase in complexity in the position of a Building Technologist. A Building Technologist examines plans for moderate complex Part 3 buildings; coordinates the processing of permit applications; and provides assistance to junior plan checkers as required. A Building Technologist may also examine plans for complex constructions, alterations and additions to buildings and structures for compliance with building and fire codes, regulations and bylaws; coordinates the processing of permit applications; provides interpretation of the building code, regulations, bylaws and City planning guidelines; and provides assistance to Plan Checkers as required. Responsibilities for any of these positions include preparing routine correspondence, reports related to activities, maintaining records and storing plans. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Applicants who are at the more junior stages of their plan checking careers are encouraged to apply. All positions require knowledge of the preparation and use of building plans and specifications. Ability to interpret building construction plans rapidly and accurately. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to deal tactfully and effectively with related contacts. Ability to prepare routine correspondence and reports. Sound knowledge of municipal bylaws, provincial building code and regulations, building construction practices and materials is required for all positions.
Qualifications for any of these positions include Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Building Technology, some experience related to construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A willingness to learn and grow within the Building Department is essential. Plan Checker 1 requires a Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia, Level 1 Qualification or to be enrolled into Level 1 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 12 months. Plan Checker 2 requires Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia, Level 2 Qualification or to be enrolled into Level 2 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 18 months. Building Technologist requires Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia, Level 3 Qualification or to be enrolled into Level 3 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 24 months. All positions require a Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

Salary & Benefits

SALARY:

PLAN CHECKER 1: $5,719 – 5,957 – 6,200 – 6,460 – 6,730/month (2024 rates)
PLAN CHECKER 2: $6,200 – 6,460 – 6,730 – 7,011 – 7,319/month  (2024 rates)
BUILDING TECHNOLOGIST: $6,730 – 7,011 – 7,319 – 7,629 – 7,946/month (2024 rates)
(Class Specification and pay grade under review)

Other relevant information

Please apply online here: tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=7115