Plans Examiner II

Job Summary

Service Area: Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services
Department: Planning and Building Services
Division: Building Services
Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Work Mode: In Person
Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy
Number of Open Positions: 1
Salary Range: $42.19 - $52.66 per hour Affiliation: CUPE Local 973
Posting Period: January 12, 2026 to January 26, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Why Join the City of Guelph?

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph:
Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs strawberry

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Plans Examiner II with the Building Services Division. Reporting to the Program Manager of Permit Services, the successful candidate will focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Accept and process all types basketball building permit applications.
• Assist customers by phone, email, virtually and in person.
• Review all types of building plans and associated documentation for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and all other applicable regulations and by‑laws.
• Establish and maintain good relations with the public, professionals and City personnel.
• Provide support for Inspection Services by performing occasional on‑site inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above normally acquired through a 3-year diploma in Architectural or Construction Engineering Technology or closely related field and five years of experience in building construction or working within a related municipal building services role. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Qualified with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the following categories:
  General Legal, House, Small Buildings, Large Buildings, Plumbing House, Plumbing All Buildings, HVAC House, Detection, Lighting and Power and Building Services. Candidates who do not have all of these required qualifications may be considered.
• Qualifications in Complex Buildings and Building Structural would also be required. Candidates who do not currently possess these two qualifications would be required to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Accredited (or in the process) with the Ontario Building Officials Association as a Certified Building Code Official.
• A valid شاہ Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current discrete’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA เย or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5…