Job Description
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Posting Start Date: 7/16/26
Job Opening Number: 107211
Job Requisition Number: 419
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Union
Job Code: Plans Examiner-Plumbing
Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT
Division: Building
Salary Range:
1st Step $96,314.40 per annum
2nd Step: $101,392.20 per annum
Job Rate: $106,724.80 per annum
Job Grade: 011
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: Flower City Community Campus
Posting Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 08/06/2026
Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.
External and internal applicants are now being considered.
POSITION DUTIES:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Plans & Permits, perform detailed plans review of various construction projects; including residential, commercial, institutional and industrial occupancies as well as standalone plumbing, with a focus on compliance with the plumbing and sewage system requirements of the Ontario Building Code and standards referenced therein.
- Liaise with design professionals; including architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners and approval agencies, in the completion of plans review.
- Provide preliminary plan assessment; ensuring technical and administrative documentation meet standards and applicable law.
- Respond to requests and inquiries for technical and procedural information.
- Recommend corrective measures and alternatives for achieving compliance of plans and specifications that do not meet the applicable code requirements and standards.
- Liaise with Building Inspectors to resolve design issues with permit applications and on-site construction issues.
- Provide comment and input into the development of technical policies and procedures as required.
- Maintain current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and all standards referenced therein.
- Maintain permit tracking system to ensure project status is up to date.
- Prepare technical reports as required.
- Perform technical research as required to evaluate applications.
- Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA:EDUCATION:
- High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two (2) years and up to three (3) years in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
- Over four (4) years, up to and including eight (8) years of experience related to the position duties outlined above.
REQUIRED LICENCE AND CERTIFICATION:
- Within 6 months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations: Legal Processes, Plumbing – House.
- Within 12 months from date of hire, successful completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Provincial qualification examinations: Plumbing – All Buildings.
- Building Code Identification Number filed and registered with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
- Plumbing Certificate of Qualification preferred.
- Successful completion of Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing provincial qualification examinations for: On-site Sewage.
Additional Information
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.
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 by 08/06/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire.
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