Plan Checker 1

City-of-North-Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is seeking a temporary full-time Plan Checker 1 for approximately eighteen months to join the Planning, Development & Real Estate Department. You will review plans for various building types to ensure compliance with the provincial code and city bylaws, and assist homeowners, contractors and the public with permit matters.

The role requires a Diploma of Technology in Building or related discipline, BOABC Level III qualification or enrollment in BOIT, and strong

Qualifications

• Diploma of Technology in Building or related discipline and related experience in plan checking.
• BOABC Level III “Qualified” for Building Officials, or enrolled in BOIT and on track to be Qualified within timeline.
• Strong knowledge of bylaws, acts and regulations; ability to read plans and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for commercial, industrial, residential and other buildings to ensure compliance with provincial building code and municipal by-laws.
• Provide information and interpretation to homeowners, contractors and the public on permit applications and related regulations.
• Support other development applications and inspect signs/canopies for by-law compliance.

Skills

Plan review

Interpreting regulations

Reading plans

Education

Diploma of Technology in Building

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Planning, Development & Real Estate Department is looking for a temporary full-time Plan Checker 1 to join their team for approximately eighteen (18) months.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the plan review of commercial, industrial, residential, and other complex buildings to ensure compliance with the provincial building code and municipal regulations/bylaws. You will provide information, interpretation and assistance to home owners, contractors and the general public on permit applications, by-law requirements, related regulations and codes and will discuss plans, proposed projects and non-conformance issues to clarify problem areas and work to resolution. In addition, you may inspect the attachment of signs and building canopies to ensure sign bylaw compliance as well as carry out plan reviews in support of other development applications in the City.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess a Diploma of Technology in Building, or a related discipline, plus considerable related experience in municipal plan checking and/or in the building construction industry. Ideally you will be BOABC Level III “Qualified” for Building Officials, or enrolled in the Building Official-in-Training Program ( BOIT ) and on target to be “Qualified” within a required timeline. Additional requirements include a strong knowledge of related bylaws, acts, and regulations, the ability to read plans, surveys, and related material. Computer literacy electronic plan review and administration software, and in MS Excel and MS Word will be considered an asset.

Compensation

$45.48 to $53.70 per hour

(Pay Grade 24 – 2026 rates)

Hours of Work

The City of North Vancouver currently works on a compressed work schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with one scheduled day off (Monday or Friday) approximately each three-week scheduling cycle.

Additional Information

For temporary full-time positions of eight (8) months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail] . We’re here to support your full participation.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵ wx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sə l̓ ílwə taɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a diploma in Building Technology or have you completed courses leading to a diploma in Building Technology?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold a Level 3 qualification, or are you currently enrolled in the Building Official-in-Training Program through Building Officials Association of BC (BOABC)?
  • Yes. I hold BOABC Level 3 qualification
  • Yes. I am enrolled in the Building Official-in-Training program
  • No. I am not BOABC qualified or enrolled.