Senior Plan Examination Engineer-Electrical

Job Description

Job title: Senior Plan Examination Engineer-Electrical

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Job description: Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of
Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a
comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees.
These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision
care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally,
we offer education, training, and employee development opportunities to
ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance
in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we
offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at We take pride in fostering safe,
and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full
potential.
Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work,
or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and
approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely
are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return
to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend
meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce
that is representative and reflective of the community we serve.
Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue
to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized
Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers
are encouraged to self-declare.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring
process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Under the general direction of the Commercial Plan Examination
Administrator the Senior Plan Examiner P. Eng. Electrical provides leadership
and direction to the Electrical Plan Examiner P. Eng. and Plan Examiner
1/2/3 staff tasked with Electrical plan examination reviews within the
Commercial Plan Examination Branch. Duties and responsibilities include,
supervision over Electrical Plan Examiner P. Eng. and Plan Examiner 1/2/3
assigned to Electrical review, assigning and managing electrical review
processes, providing by-law and code interpretations, problem solving,
continual review, evaluation, and improvement of the Branch programs
including plan examination delivery, meeting service timelines, policies, by-
laws, codes and systems.
As the Senior Plan Examination Engineer – Electrical, you will:

• Deliver plan examination services related to by-law and code

compliance for evaluation of plans for new construction, additions and
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alterations, including assistance and advisement to Permit Application
Centre, Inspections and Occupancy.

• Responsible for compliance of all relevant legislation, acts, by-laws,

codes, policies and regulations related to commercial and industrial
buildings by Branch staff.

• Research, evaluate, develop, assist in developing, support and

implement new policies, procedures, systems and alternative methods
of service delivery.

• Train, recruit of Electrical Plan Examiner P. Eng. and Plan Examiner

1/2/3 and coordination with Application Centre, Inspections,
Occupancy, and other branches and departments.

• Evaluate buildings and installation, construction materials, fire safety

systems, techniques and technology to ensure compliance with by-
laws and code requirements.

• Perform other duties and special assignments as required, consistent

with this classification.
Your education and qualifications include:
1. Registered Engineer in good standing with the EGM.
2. Ten (10) years in regulatory and/or building construction/consulting,
specifically dealing with codes, municipal by-laws and regulations
relating to the appropriate discipline electrical.
3. Experience in application of Building Code to new and existing
buildings.
4. Experience with Fire Code and Energy Code (Mechanical/Electrical).
5. Supervisory experience including recruitment, work flow management,
performance management and delivering discipline.
6. Experience in conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
7. Experience related to plan review of commercial development is an
asset.
8. Experience using AMANDA database is an asset.
9. Thorough knowledge of electrical construction and design related to all
types of commercial or residential or industrial construction.
10. Thorough knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code and Winnipeg
Building By-law.
11. Electrical – Must have thorough knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code
and the Winnipeg Electrical By-law and related by-laws, standards and
regulations.
12. Electrical – Knowledge and understanding of Manitoba Fire Code and
Manitoba Energy Code is an asset.
13. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
14. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a

Location: Manitoba

Job date: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:39:24 GMT