Intermediate Architectural Plans Examiner

Department Building Services

Pay Range $81,707- $99,659 (effective February 16, 2026)

Posting Status:
Restricted to current Town of Oakville employees

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at  by no later than 11:59 pm on March 11, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

• After receipt of the permit application, scanning the plans and specifications to determine completeness, mutual compatibility of the drawings and of the existence of major problems likely to require material redesign, and advising all appropriate persons at an early date so that delays in permit processing may be avoided.
• Comprehensively review the structural and architectural components of all Part 9 buildings and structures to ensure conformance with applicable requirements of the Ontario Building Code, related standards, codes and all other applicable law, initiating and following up as appropriate to expeditiously finalize the review in a coordinated and professional manner to the satisfaction of the Section and Department clientele.
• Have regard for the needs and requirements of the Departmental clientele with respect to construction time frames, building code knowledge and resources in order to process permit applications to satisfy customer needs and meet Provincially mandated review and issuance time periods.
• Advise architects, engineers, designers, owners and others as appropriate to enable them to understand the nature of any non‑conformity and to permit them to rectify contraventions and omissions in an expeditious manner. Where appropriate, suggest code compliance options for client consideration. Ensure that any changes to the permit application documents are authorized by the owner or appropriate professional, with suitable backup documentation.
• Answer enquiries, investigate and respond to complainants, and undertake functional related duties as assigned or as necessary to achieve efficient and effective job performance.
• May be required to give evidence before the courts and the Ontario Building Code Commission as a reliable and authoritative witness.
• Make timely, practical and appropriate decisions in office and on site, based on function related law, code knowledge, expertise, good construction practice, design theory and the particulars of the situation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of a post‑secondary 3‑year diploma or degree in Architecture or related field combined with a minimum of 3‑5 years related experience in the municipal sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficient knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and other applicable laws and standards.
• Applicant must have the following mandatory Provincial qualifications:
  General or CBO Legal, House, Small Buildings, and Building Structural. Consideration will be given to those with only General or CBO Legal, and House.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, computer, verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide his/her own vehicle for occasional site visits.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour.
  
  Note:
  
  Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant will be required to provide the Corporation with a current driver abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test prior to assuming the position.

DATED: March 4, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short‑listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.