Job ID: 52795
Division & Section: Toronto Building, Plan Review
Work Location: North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $122,305 – $163,639, Wage Grade 8
Shift Information: Mon – Fri, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: January 17 th , 2025 – February 7 th , 2025
Working with various internal/external stakeholders in the building industry, the Toronto
Building Division has a vision to be a leader in creating a safe, accessible and sustainable city
by focusing on customer service, partnership, regulatory excellence and innovation. Under the
Ontario Building Code Act, the Division is primarily responsible for reviewing applications to
demolish, alter or construct buildings and issuing permits, conducting inspections during
construction to ensure this work is in compliance with the Building Code and issuing permits
and, if necessary, issuing orders to enforce compliance. In addition to these roles, Toronto
Building administers and enforces the City of Toronto’s (City) Sign By-law.
As Manager, Plan Review, you’ll play a pivotal role within Toronto Building by managing the
operations of the Plan Review function, and ensuring the customer-focused, efficient processing
of building and sign permit applications as well as preliminary zoning and planning applications,
while ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act, the Building Code and other
related regulations and by-laws.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Sharing expertise and promoting innovation
Looking to the future as you lead daily operations, you’ll ensure that innovative systems and
procedures are in place to support a high level of customer service standards, as well as
develop and implement training programs for both new and existing staff to ensure they are
trained and proficient in their roles and prepared to achieve high operational standards, and
quality performance. You'll also monitor industry trends and use these insights to recommend
the assignment of divisional resources and service levels to meet shifts in the industry's high-
volume demands, as well as recommend service level adjustments and budget requirements in
response to changes in workloads.
Making compliance a priority
Knowledgeable about all applicable acts, codes and regulations, you’ll manage and establish
quality standards for program delivery to ensure conformance to the life, fire, structural and
health regulations of the Ontario Building Code and, where applicable, good engineering
practice, and all other related regulations and by-laws. We’ll also rely on you to lead and/or
participate in the development of new City-wide by-laws and/or business practices impacting
development.
Full team and budget accountabilities
As expected of a managerial role like this, you’ll lead, motivate, hire and train a diverse
workforce, and manage the day-to-day operations of all assigned staff, from scheduling,
assigning and reviewing work, to ensuring effective teamwork, and high standards of work
quality and organizational performance, and promoting continuous learning and innovation.
Managing and administering the annual budget for the Section and controlling expenditures
within the approved budget are also part of your responsibilities.
Leading change to improve performance
Recognized for your commitment to continuous improvement, you’ll participate in, and lead,
organizational and management change initiatives for staff, and support the creation of a
workplace that promotes a high level of organizational performance. This will include providing
opportunities for professional growth, creative teamwork and professional accountability, leading
and/or participating on committees responsible for the development of policies and procedures
designed to improve efficiencies, as well as developing, and responding skillfully to ongoing
technological changes.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Among the strengths you bring to the role of Manager, Plan Review will be the following key
qualifications:
1. Post-secondary education in a professional discipline (e.g. engineering, architecture,
urban planning) pertinent to the job function or an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
2. Experience in a leadership role in a plan review or inspections function, providing
technical advice to staff and stakeholders.
3. Experience motivating, leading, training and coaching staff in a fast-paced environment
while promoting effective teamwork and customer service excellence.
4. Experience with policy and program development and implementation.
5. You are qualified or in the process of obtaining qualifications, or able to complete and
achieve qualifications as a Manager of Plan Review, as required and administered by
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with the Ontario Building
Code Act.
6. Must possess a valid class G driver’s licence, be eligible to obtain a City driving permit,
and have access to a vehicle.
7. In-depth knowledge and understanding of building construction, the Ontario Building
Code Act, Ontario Building Code and other applicable laws relating to the construction
industry.
8. Strong political acumen, judgment and analytical skills to solve problems, resolve
conflicts and effectively achieve results.
9. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate
effectively with political, industry and community stakeholders and all levels of the
organization.
10. Knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Collective
Agreements, and related legislative, contractual obligations and corporate policies.
11. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions
equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
How to Apply:
For more information on this and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online at
https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/job/Toronto-MANAGER-PLAN-REVIEW-ON-M2N-5W4/588513717/.
To apply online, submit your resume through the job portal, quoting Job ID 52795, by Friday,
February 7, 2025.
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