Building Services Technician

City of Welland; Welland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Welland is looking for a Building Services Technician to oversee the review and processing of construction permits. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with building codes and municipal by-laws, as well as providing direct assistance to the public regarding permit applications. Candidates should have an engineering or architecture diploma and relevant experience in construction or municipal fields. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Benefits

OMERS Pension available

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in building construction, design field, or related municipal experience.
• Must possess provincial qualifications in Ontario Building Code for House, Plumbing-House, and HVAC-House.
• Possess a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Review and process construction permits.
• Examine plans and assist with field inspections.
• Verify application submissions for completeness.
• Review applications for compliance with applicable law.
• Calculate and confirm applicable fees and charges.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Two (2) year College Diploma in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management software

Job description

About the City of Welland

About the City of Welland…At the City of Welland, we're continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don't know where we're going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. At the City of Welland, we're not satisfied with the status quo. And we're certainly not satisfied with doing things simply because that's how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland's growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region's heartbeat. So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference. So, if that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. We're ready when you are.

About the Position

About the position…Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the Building Services Technician is responsible for reviewing and processing construction permits, examining plans (drawings) and assisting with field inspections

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of each and every job performed but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

Verify application submissions for completeness in accordance with the provisions of the City’s Building By-law and the Ontario Building Code.

Assign the appropriate workflow based on the completeness of submission and notify the applicants of non-conformities within the legislated timeframes.

Review application submissions for compliance with the list of applicable law as defined in the Ontario Building . Conservation, MTO etc.

Review and examine building permit application submissions related to House category, to determine compliance with the technical requirements of the Building Code, within the prescribed timeframes.

Calculate and confirm the appropriate fees, charges and deposits which are applicable to the permit applications.

Expedite building permit applications by monitoring workflow in anticipation of any unforeseen delays in the issuance process.

Act as point of contact to the public and stakeholders by communicating and explaining the technical permit application submission requirements.

Assist applicants and reply to inquiries at the counter, as principal department contact with the public concerning permit application submissions and review status.

Verify that proposed building permit applications are in compliance with Zoning By-laws, Sign By-laws and other Municipal By-laws.

What you need to Succeed...

Two (2) year College Diploma in Engineering or Architecture; or the equivalent in post-secondary education.

Two (2) years’ experience in building construction or design field or related municipal experience.

Must possess the provincial qualifications specified in the Ontario Building Code in the category of House, Plumbing-House and HVAC-House, or be eligible to participate in, and successfully complete, the OBOA internship program.

Expertise in a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and database management software.

Strong organizational and analytical skills including the ability to multi-task.

Possess a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License.

Salary and Benefit Information

The hourly wage range for this full-time, unionized position is $35.01 – $36.83 (2025 rates) OMERS Pension is available

Why Choose Welland?

The City of Welland is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In addition, the City of Welland is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

All applications are held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.No phone calls, please.

Personal information is collected under the authority of theMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Actand is for employment assessment purposes only.

How to Apply

Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume.