Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Permit Intake and Issuance, the Plan Examiner 1/2 will provide such functions individually or in combination:

• Examine plans (including specifications) for residential.
• Examine plans (including specifications) for small buildings and accessory structures on residential properties.
• Examine plans (including specifications) for complex systems in larger buildings to ensure compliance with the various by-laws, codes and regulations.

Positions at this level may be required to provide training and development to junior staff. As the Plan Examiner 1/2, you will:

• Examine/check plans and specifications of residential dwellings, small buildings and some complex systems in larger buildings for compliance with various by-laws/codes/regulations, and within mandated service delivery timeframes.
• Prepare written reports and correspondence as required to convey information to designers, property owners, inspectors and others.
• Deal with architects and professional engineers, contractors, trades people, and the general public in matters related to the activities of the Branch.
• Organize and carry out assigned projects requiring coordination of plan examination functions with other Branches of the Division and with other areas of Plan Examination.
• Discuss plans with inspection staff and may perform inspections of installations with inspectors to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate new construction techniques, materials and technology to ensure they comply with the requirements of the by-laws, codes and other regulations.
• Provide training, development and support to Plan Examiners of lower classifications and Permit Technicians if required.

Your education and qualifications include:

• FOR PLAN EXAMINER 1 - Must hold a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (specialization stipulated as architectural/structural) or equivalent and two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 prior related work experience in Architectural or structural drafting or design, project coordination or trade experience in residential, including experience in applying National Building Code required. Experience with Manitoba Building Code is considered an asset.

• FOR PLAN EXAMINER 2 \xe2\x80\x93 Must hold a diploma in Engineering Technology (specialization stipulated as architectural/structural) or equivalent and four (4) years\xe2\x80\x99 prior related work experience in Architectural or structural drafting or design, project coordination or trade experience in residential experience in applying National Building Code required. Experience with Manitoba Building Code an asset.

• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and principles in residential or commercial/industrial construction.

• Knowledge of all required by-laws, codes and regulations and knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code and other building regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and construction drawings.

• Ability to interpret by-laws, codes and regulations and convey this information to others.

• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks.

• Must possess and maintain a Certified Engineering Technologist designation.