Job Description

JOB TITLE: PERMIT EXPEDITER

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING, BUILDING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT

POSTING NUMBER: 104617 & 104673

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

JOB STATUS & DURATION: 1 Permanent & Temporary 12-months

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Due to Covid-19, some of our offices are working at limited capacity to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and community. As such, this position will be required to work remotely until further notice. Once working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

SALARY GRADE: 11

SALARY RANGE: 1ST STEP: $82,719.00 per annum

2ND STEP: $87,168.90 per annum

JOB RATE: $91,618.80 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: September 16, 2022

CLOSING DATE: October 3, 2022

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Plans & Permits, co-ordinates and monitors approval process for projects subject to site plan approval, conditional permit agreements, temporary structure agreements and related projects. Monitors time frame provisions and Building Code notification requirements for permit submissions. Reviews plans submitted for building permits for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and standards referenced therein. Provide some direction to support staff.

• Coordinates and monitors approval process for projects subject to site plan approval, conditional permit agreements temporary structure agreements and related projects.
• Monitors time frame provisions and notification requirements of the Building Code for permit submissions.
• Provides preliminary plan assessment over the counter for to determine the adequacy of technical and administrative documentation and extent of other "applicable law" for permit application submissions.
• Provide technical information and direction to customers over the counter and in response to telephone enquiries.
• Perform plans review for compliance with the Building Code and applicable law.
• Performs research for and prepares technical reports as required or requested.
• Liaises with inspectors in the resolution of design and construction issues and permit status.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, the Building Code Act and the standards referenced therein.
• Maintains and updates progress of project review on the permit tracking system.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two and up to three years in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Over four (4) years, up to and including eight (8) years of experience in a regulatory environment preferably in Building Code enforcement or direct experience in the building design or construction process.
• Successful completion of the provincial qualification examinations for: Legal Processes, House, Small Buildings, Large Buildings and Building Structural.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation's Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #104617 & 104673 by October 3, 2022 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

In accordance with the City of Brampton's Vaccination Administrative Directive, new employees are required to disclose their vaccination status and provide proof of full vaccination* before their start date. Employees who are unvaccinated or do not disclose their vaccination status will be required to:

a)complete the City of Brampton's mandatory learning regarding COVID-19 vaccination; and

b)take regular COVID-19 tests prior to attending the workplace. Employees must demonstrate a negative COVID-19 test result in order to attend the workplace.

The City of Brampton strongly encourages candidates to be fully vaccinated prior to your start date. New employees who are not fully vaccinated may request accommodation based on medical (disability), religious, or other protected grounds. Employees with an approved accommodation will only be required to adhere to item b) above.

• Fully vaccinated means the two-week anniversary after receiving a vaccination series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The City of Brampton continues to follow COVID-19 workplace control measures including physical distancing, masking, hygiene, personal protective equipment (e.g. medical masks, eye protection), and capacity limits to create a healthy and safe environment for both employees and the public.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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