Plan Examination Electrical Engineer

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winnipeg is seeking a Plan Examination Electrical Engineer to review plans for major projects, ensuring compliance with codes and by-laws. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating with contractors and architects, and advising on complex technical issues.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Manitoba registration, and 3 years of related experience. Hybrid work location is available with standard hours and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Three years (post seal) construction, code and bylaw enforcement experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to convey regulatory roles professionally to affected parties.

Responsibilities

• Examine plans and specifications to ensure compliance with by-laws, codes, and regulations.
• Provide technical supervision and training of plan examination staff.
• Liaise with contractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend changes to by-laws, codes, standards, and procedures to maintain quality and consistency.
• Provide discipline expertise and advise on alternative solutions/equivalents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering desirable

Membership in Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Recruitment Details

Plan Examination Electrical Engineer

Department: Development and Inspections, Planning, Property and Development

Designated Work Location: Mezzanine 83 - 30 Fort Street - Hybrid with Designated Work Location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $85,834.69- $115,293.49 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 127414

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers. Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the direction of the Commercial Plan Examination Administrator, and in consultation with the Senior Plan Examination Engineer/Architect, the Plan Examination Engineer (Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural) is responsible for the examination of plans for construction projects and special assignments to ensure compliance with various code, bylaws and regulations. This position acts as part of a technical advisory team for the Division, on matters related to code issues for the respective disciplines.The position assists in the review and revisions to Division policies and procedures.It may also be required to serve as a witness for the City of Winnipeg before the Winnipeg Building Commission.

As The Plan Examination Electrical Engineer, You Will

• Examine plans and specifications related to construction of major projects and special assignments to ensure compliance with various by-laws, codes and regulations.
• Technical supervision and training of plan examination staff.
• Liaise various construction industry stakeholders, including contractors, architects, engineers, etc.
• Identify and recommend changes or amendments to by-laws, codes, standards, etc. and procedures to facilitate the maintenance of quality and consistency in Plan Examination and to maintain liaisons with other city, provincial and national organizations in these matters.
• Make recommendations and provides discipline expertise for the Branch on a variety of technical issues, including alternative solutions/equivalents.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Master's degree in Engineering is desirable.
• Membership in Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is required.
• Must have three (3) years (post seal) construction, code and bylaw enforcement experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to convey the Branch's roles as a regulatory agency to affected parties in an appropriate, tactful and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to deal firmly and diplomatically with contractors, engineers, architects, building and property owners and others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team in a political and public environment.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of code enforcement principles and regulations, city by-laws and provincial codes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication skills with the ability to complete public presentations.
• Strong written communication skills including formal report skills are essential.
• Proven ability to accept responsibility, make sound decisions and to learn and apply new technologies.
• Thorough knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Fire Code, Winnipeg Electrical Bylaw, Winnipeg Building Bylaw, Residential Buildings Fire Safety Bylaw, and related standards and regulations, as applicable.
• Thorough knowledge of methods of building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical construction, maintenance, installation practices, and materials, as applicable.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

Position Reports To: Commercial Plan Examination Administrator

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.