Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Plan Reviewer to join our team of professionals in the Permits, Licences and Inspections Division, Permits and Inspections Department. Reporting to the Manager, Permits and Inspections, in this unionized position you will review plans and specifications, coordinate with technical and clerical staff and process building permit applications for residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial building permits. This position is suited to individuals who can exercise independent judgement and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Review plans, drawings and specifications connected to residential, multi family, commercial or industrial building permit applications ensuring conformance with the building code and applicable municipal regulations/bylaws
- Process building permit applications through applicable municipal departments, ensuring all required reviews, approvals, and recommendations are obtained, and issue permits for approved applications
- Calculate stress and loading factors on beams, footings and other structural components to ensure that they are within allowable limits
- Carry out field inspections of single-family dwellings, secondary suites, ancillary structures and small commercial buildings during construction, alteration and repair to ensure conformance to the reviewed plans and established codes and regulations and assist in more complex building inspections as required
- Prepare reports and correspondence and maintain various records, files and maps
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications
- Graduation from a technical institute in Building Technology or related subject, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship, plus completion of code related courses, supplemented by certification as a Building Official 1 (BOABC) and sound related experience in municipal plan checking and/or the building construction industry, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Considerable knowledge of the applicable sections of the Building Code, building and zoning bylaws and departmental policies and procedures governing the role of the section
- Considerable knowledge of building construction practices, methods and materials
- Ability to read plans and drawings, understand related technical data and suggest changes as required
- Ability to carry out stress and loading calculations on beams, footings and other structural components
- Ability to communicate effectively with property owners, builders and internal/external stakeholders, interpreting and explaining building regulations, codes, and requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and building requirements
- Certification as a Building Official Level 3 is considered an asset
Required Certifications/Licenses
Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.
- BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
- BOABC Level 1 and/or Level 2 Qualification
- Registration as a Building Official
Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
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Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
