Technician, Building Services (Contract)

Job Summary

*1+ year contract*

The Building Services Technician will form part of the Building and Business Services team dedicated to coordinating, processing and reviewing building permit applications and approvals in accordance with applicable legislation and established service levels.  The successful candidate will leverage their technical knowledge and exceptional customer service skills to assist applicants in navigating the building approvals process to ensure effective, efficient and transparent processing of building applications and approvals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Building Services, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Review application submissions to determine application acceptability in accordance with the Ontario Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code and the City of Mississauga Building and Zoning by-laws as required in the processing and issuance of building permits
• Utilizing our electronic plans submission application software (ePlans), review submitted application, drawings and associated documentation to determine application completeness and ensure all necessary information has been obtained to ensure an efficient approvals process
• Act as the application review coordinator in accepting and processing building permit, sign permit, and certificate of occupancy applications in accordance with established operating procedures and protocols
• Issue applications in accordance with established procedures and ensure all approvals, documentation, approvals and fees have been obtained prior to permit issuance
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others within the business unit, other sections and across departments in facilitating permit application acceptance and issuance.  Engage with plans examiners and other internal stakeholders to help resolve outstanding application conditions and other related issues
• Review and assess application submissions to determine applicable fees in accordance with the City of Mississauga Building by-law
• Provide customers with general information related to the Ontario Building Code, City of Mississauga Zoning by-law and other applicable legislation.
• Conduct research and analysis on building approvals projects and provide project progress updates as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Certified Architectural/Civil Engineering Technologist or a post-secondary degree/diploma in a related discipline with minimum 5 years’ experience in the building design or construction field 
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a regulatory environment preferably in Building Code enforcement or direct experience in the building design or construction process
• Qualifies and maintains qualifications of an Inspector as referenced in Division C Section 3.1.4 of the Ontario Building Code in the following related categories: General Legal Process and House; and within 12 months from date of hire, successful completion of Small Building
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural, structural and mechanical drawings and associated specifications to determine application completeness and compliance with applicable building legislation and requirements
• Must have a working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code and other applicable regulations related to the application and administration of building permit applications
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with the general public, contractors, developers, staff and others stakeholders within the building approvals process.  The ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Strong computer literacy required with experience using MS Office, Adobe Acrobat; experience with Mississauga Approvals Express (MAX), EDMS, electronic plans submission (ePlans) or other permitting software will be considered an asset
• Familiar with applicable law, including but not limited to; City of Mississauga Zoning by-law, Building By-law, 
• Demonstrated experience in developing all forms of communication and strong facilitation skills are required