This position is responsible for reviewing plans, applications and documentation submitted for building permit approval and onsite inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code.
Job Description
Title Plans Examiner
Wage $42.32 - $45.77 (2024)
Reports To Supervisor, Plans Reviews and Inspections
Department Development Services
Location Lindsay, ON
Hours 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon and evening
Other Combination of general office environment and occasional off site travel. work in all weather conditions, including prolonged periods of heat, rain or snow, while respecting safe work practices. Ability to exert up to 20 lbs of force regularly and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for reviewing plans, applications and documentation submitted for building permit approval and onsite inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code.
Essential Duties
Specific to this role:
As a member of the professional team:
Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the supervisor
Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)
Provide data to allow reporting and decision making
Procure services and goods as authorized by the supervisor
Contribute to the development of annual program needs
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Key Performance Competencies
Communication and Collaboration
Effective communication, cooperation, interpersonal relations, teamwork, supportive work environment, demonstrating support (compliance) of established policies and processes, ensuring confidentiality is maintained, in situations where it is expected and policy and procedure require it.
Creativity and Innovation
Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities and find new and better ways of doing things, utilizing Lean Six Sigma as appropriate for continuous improvement.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Uses critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery and reflection to drive better decisions and continuous improvement.
Planning and Results Orientation
Invests time in upfront planning to achieve organizational goals and objectives while meeting quality standards, following the appropriate processes, and demonstrating continuous commitment and improvement.
Service Excellence
Superior customer focused actions, both internal and external to the organization, demonstrating ethical, transparent behaviours, respect for others, listening to concerns and taking appropriate actions.
Supervisory Relationships
No direct reports
Working Conditions
Confidentiality
All employees of the City of Kawartha Lakes are required to sign and abide by the Employee Confidentiality Statement and the Code of Conduct and Ethics Value Statement of Commitment.
Accommodation
Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other Federal or Provincial legislation.