Plans Examiner, Zoning
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JOB TITLE: PLANS EXAMINER ZONING
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING BUILDING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
POSTING NUMBER: 106777
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek
LOCATION: Hybrid Model* when working onsite you will report to the location of FCCC 1 8850 Mclaughlin Rd S Unit 1.
SALARY GRADE: 11
SALARY RANGE: 1ST STEP: $93511.60 per annum
2ND STEP: $98443.80 per annum
JOB RATE: $103612.60 per annum
JOB TYPE: Union
POSTING DATE: July 22 2025
CLOSING DATE: August 5 2025
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to the Supervisor Zoning and Sign By-Law Services reviews building permit and land development applications to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning by-laws. Train and provide direction to contract staff summer (Co-op) students and new Zoning Plans Examiners.
- Review building permit applications to ensure plans comply with all applicable zoning by-law requirements and recommend solutions where corrective action is required. Review and interpret construction drawings (site and subdivision plans engineering drawings etc.) to ensure compliance with zoning standards and provide information regarding the various procedures to be followed in attaining zoning approval.
- Review evaluate and approve where appropriate all two-unit dwelling registration applications. Monitor two-unit dwelling application status and manage workflow within prescribed timeframes.
- Review Committee of Adjustment/Land Division applications perform site inspections prepare zoning reports attend Cross-Functional Team meeting Committee of Adjustment hearings and confirm all required variances for the purpose of providing public.
- Respond to various email counter and telephone enquiries regarding land use zoning related matters two-unit dwelling registration process and requirements by-law interpretation etc.
- Review respond and issue zoning violation notices and perform site inspections with or without Property Standards and By-law Enforcement staff as required to engage with property owners in an effort to achieve compliance with the Zoning By-law.
- Provide information in response to lawyers requests for compliance reports. Perform research and prepare a formal response to report on zoning by-law requirements and compliance
- Liaise with other departments in reference to building permit applications driveway widening applications site plan applications zoning by-laws Site Plan Control Development Permit System Interim Control By-law proposed by-law amendments Committee of Adjustment applications etc.
- Provide interpretation services to assists builders/contractors in understanding zoning by-law requirements e.g. permitted uses setback requirements parking requirements etc.
- Maintain on-line electronic zoning by-law and ensure that amendments are kept up to date. Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of City of Brampton zoning by-laws
- Prepare research material for prosecutions and appear as a witness and to give testimony in court at the time of prosecution. Liaise with By-law Enforcement staff to coordinate applicable Zoning By-law section(s) for prosecution and the drafting of charges.
- Review and comment on proposed draft zoning by-law amendments ensuring consistency in language and identifying potential issues with interpretation application etc.
- Review all draft plans of subdivision to ensure compliance with the zoning by-law has been achieved prior to registration
- Provide input and participate in the development of procedural improvements related to ongoing internal departmental and inter-departmental programs.
- Review licensing applications and pool enclosure permit applications
- Provide guidance and training to new employees and oversee assign and verify work of co-op students.
- Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:
- High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two (2) and up to three (3) years in Architectural or Engineering Technology or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
- Over two (2) years up to and including four (4) years of experience conducting application compliance reviews related to planning.
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
- Completion of a four year degree in Urban Planning Environmental Studies Geography Architecture Engineering or related field of study an asset
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and relevant by-laws
- Demonstrated organizational and communications skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
#LI-Hybrid
Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.
Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.
As part of the corporations Modernizing Job Evaluation project this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106777 by August 5 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required as a condition of employment to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
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