Plan Checker 1

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby seeks a Plan Checker 1 to review building plans and permit applications for single and two-family dwellings, ensuring compliance with BC Building Code and municipal bylaws.

The role involves drafting, record keeping, responding to inquiries, and issuing permits when requirements are met. Requires Building Technology diploma and related regulatory experience; a valid BC driver’s license is also expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Building Technology, plus related experience in building construction or municipal regulatory work.
• Knowledge of municipal bylaws, provincial building code and regulations.
• Ability to interpret building construction plans rapidly and accurately; perform mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Check building plans and permit applications for adherence to BC Building Code and bylaws.
• Prepare and issue building permits when regulations are satisfied.
• Maintain records, file plans, and respond to inquiries concerning regulations and bylaws.
• Assist inspectors and municipal staff; carry out departmental projects as directed.

Skills

Plan checking

Reading building plans

Mathematical calculations

Communication

Education

Diploma in Building Technology

Job description

Plan Checker 1

Competition No: 2026-190

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $40.26 – 41.93 – 43.65 – 45.48 – 47.37/hour

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Last Updated: 10/16/26

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.

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