Building Services Technician I

Posting Number: PC-25-17

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union

Salary Range: $48,848.80 to $58,476.60 per year

Location: Barrie, ON - Hybrid (see below for more details)

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:59 pm

The Building Services Department is part of the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division. Building Services is responsible for administering and enforcing the Ontario Building Code to ensure the safety of the City's residents. This includes processing permits for construction of dwelling units, industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, as well as conducting site inspections, and responding to complaints/inquiries that relate to building construction and grading.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Policy and Continuous Improvement, the Building Services Technician I position is responsible for applications processing, fee calculation and plan distribution of all types of building permits. This position examines permit applications, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with submission standards, building by-laws and applicable laws and/or development agreements. This position communicates with contractors, designers and the public regarding permits, code and e-permitting questions, and provides assistance to facilitate a successful permit submission, issuance of permits and scheduling of inspections.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Three (3) year College Diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Building Science or a related discipline
• Eligibility for and working towards obtaining qualifications in the following categories as defined under Part 3, Division C of the Building Code from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH): General/Legal Process; House; HVAC – House; Plumbing – House

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: D

Experience

• One (1) year of cumulative part-time experience or six (6) months of full-time experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Ontario Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code Regulations, reference standards and applicable laws
• General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Safety Regulations relevant to Building Construction
• Working knowledge of Architectural Design, Structural Design, Mechanical Design and Electrical Design, with an emphasis on structural sufficiency and life safety system design
• Demonstrated ability to: read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical drawings for compliance with building code requirements; comprehend and interpret the Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act, and associated standards; exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and/or controversial information; interact effectively and courteously with staff and the public to develop and promote positive relationships; exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions; communicate effectively in a medium that is best understood by the audience
• Basic skills include: Active Listening; Administration; Professionalism; Teamwork
• Intermediate skills include: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Decision Making; Judgment; Prioritization; Problem Solving
• Advanced skills include: Multitasking; Organization; Time Management
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams), Bluebeam CAD, Accela (Database Management System)
• Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*

*Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

For full position details and to apply, please visit: https://barrie.hiringplatform.ca/processes/2a54c308-4c98-4f93-9072-26c2224cfa7e?locale=en