Building Services Technician I

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Building Services Technician I

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Permanent Full-TimePosting Number: PC-25-17Job Type: Permanent Full-time, UnionSalary Range: $48,848.80 to $58,476.60 per yearLocation: Barrie, ON – Hybrid (see below for more details)Posted: Friday, April 4, 2025Application Deadline: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:59 pmThe OpportunityThe 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 JobCorporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of 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 to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at

• 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*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.Other Important InformationLocation: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario**Please note that the City has a 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 AgreementWage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 3
• Yearly Salary: $48,848.80 to $58,476.60
• Hourly Pay Rate: $26.84 to $32.13

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.How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process.Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.Why Barrie?The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common – municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing .

Expected salary

$48848.8 – 58476.6 per year

Location

Barrie, ON

Job date

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:16:02 GMT

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