Senior Specialist, Plumbing

Job Description

JOB TITLE : SENIOR SPECIALIST PLUMBING

DEPARTMENT : PLANNING BUILDING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT

POSTING NUMBER : 106870

NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION : Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK : 35 hour workweek

LOCATION : FCCC-1 8850 McLaughlin Rd S.

SALARY GRADE : 015

SALARY RANGE : 1

ST

STEP : $104813.80 per annum

ND

STEP : $110401.20 per annum

JOB RATE : $116188.80 per annum

JOB TYPE : Union

POSTING DATE : December 09 2025

CLOSING DATE : December 22 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Working with and reporting to the Supervisor Inspections the Senior Specialist Plumbing position will be responsible for the plans review and inspection of the Mechanical Plumbing submissions and issued permits for complex and large buildings for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and other applicable law as defined by the Building Code Act. Provides technical advice and consultation to plans review staff inspectors designers owners and contractors on-site and in the office and provide mentorship to Plans Examiners and Inspectors.

• Co-ordinates Building Code compliance review approvals for assigned Part 3 complex and large buildings through the site plan and building permit approvals process.
• Performs Building Code Compliance Plans review of the Mechanical Plumbing and life safety and fire protection components of plans specifications and documents which form the basis for permit submissions.
• Undertake inspections of Complex and Large Buildings for compliance with the issued permit drawings specifications referenced standard for compliance with the Ontario Building Code related to architectural structural life safety and fire protection.
• Prepares written Code interpretations and application status reports to owners and designers.
• Maintains and updates progress of project review and inspection status in the permit tracking system.
• Co-ordinates and participates in meetings with architects engineers project managers owners and contractors to resolve technical issues associated with proposed design approaches solutions and on-site construction.
• Issues Orders to Comply Stop Work Orders and Orders to Uncover Orders Not to Cover because of site investigations and in accordance with the legislative process.
• Prepares documentation for the purposes of prosecution and testifies in court as required.
• Provides technical advice and information in response to enquiries from designers contractors and owners.
• Provides technical advice assistance and mentorship to plans examiners and inspectors.
• Performs technical research and prepares reports and technical bulletins as required.
• Co-ordinates municipal response to Code change submission requests from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
• Prepares technical submissions for Building Code Commission hearings.
• Responds to Occurrence Reports generated by the public bylaw enforcement police or fire prevention to Investigate fire damage and building impact / failure accidents to determine requirement for a building permit or unsafe condition.
• Provide comments and input in the development of technical policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations of acceptance or refusal on Alternative Solutions proposal by design professional related to the Objective and Functional statements in the Building Code.
• Requests information and / or additional documentation from manufacturers and testing agencies for verification and ruling to resolve uncertainty with new products or systems as it relates to intended performance Building Code requirements and suitable site condition application.
• Be available to represent the building division on after-hours callouts.
• Maintains written documentation and records as required.
• Undertake special projects related to plans review and inspections for construction projects including providing training compiling information and / or research providing analysis and conducting testing.
• Maintains current knowledge of the Ontario Building Code referenced standards and other referenced applicable law through attendance at courses seminars and related association activities.
• Performs special projects and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA : EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION :

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS :

Interview : Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporations Modernizing Job Evaluation project this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106870 by December 22 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required as a condition of employment to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Aircraft Maintenance,Airside Operations,Datastage,Facilities Management,Apparel Merchandising,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1