Plan Checker 1

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby is seeking a Plan Checker 1 in the Plan Checking unit to review building plans and permit applications for single and two-family dwellings, ensuring compliance with the BC Building Code, regulations, and bylaws. This role combines technical plan review with clerical duties and client interactions.

You will examine plans for Part 9 regulated construction, identify non-conforming items, discuss findings with principals, and prepare and issue permits when regulations are met.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Building Technology or equivalent.
• Knowledge of municipal bylaws and the BC Building Code/regulations.
• Ability to interpret building construction plans and perform calculations.
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports; interact tactfully with contractors, architects/engineers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Check plans for compliance with Part 9 BC Building Code for single and two-family dwellings.
• List non-conforming items and discuss them with principals involved.
• Prepare and issue building permits when regulations are satisfied.
• Carry out drafting, filing, record maintenance, and respond to inquiries from inspectors and municipal staff.

Skills

Plan checking

Building plans interpretation

Mathematical calculations

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Diploma in Building Technology

Job description

This position works in the Plan Checking organizational unit. This is technical and clerical work in checking building plans and permit applications relating to single and two-family dwellings for adherence to the BC Building Code, applicable regulations, municipal bylaws, and requirements. A Plan Checker 1 examines plans for proposed construction regulated under Part 9 of the BC Building Code, lists non-conforming items of submitted plans and discusses them with principals involved, prepares and issues building permits when applicable regulations are satisfied. Duties also involve routine drafting and correspondence assignments, record maintenance, filing plans, answering enquiries concerning regulations and bylaws, providing information for inspectors and other municipal employees concerning buildings under construction, and carrying out special departmental projects as directed. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Building Technology, plus some related experience in the building construction industry or municipal regulatory work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of municipal bylaws and provincial building code and regulations; the standard practices and materials employed in building construction; the preparation and use of building plans and specifications. Ability to interpret building construction plans rapidly and accurately; perform mathematical calculations; understand and execute oral and written instructions and to deal tactfully and effectively with contractors, architects/engineers and the general public; prepare routine correspondence and reports; use related software applications. A Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia Level 1 Qualification, registration as a Building Official and a valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia are required.

Special Notes

Subject to the Letter of Understanding dated April 4, 2018; otherwise, Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement.

This is a Temporary Full Time position until December 3, 2026.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.