Plan Checker 2

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is seeking an auxiliary Plan Checker 2 to support the Planning, Development & Real Estate Department in reviewing and issuing permits for large commercial, industrial, and residential projects in compliance with the BC Building Code and City bylaws.

The successful candidate will hold a Diploma of Technology in Building (or related discipline), preferably BOABC Level III or BOIT, with strong knowledge of related bylaws and the ability to read plans.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Technology in Building or related discipline required.
• BOABC Level III or BOIT in progress preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bylaws, acts and regulations; ability to read plans.

Responsibilities

• Review and issue permits for larger, complex commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings to ensure code compliance.
• Discuss plans and non-conformance with stakeholders and explain building regulations and bylaws.
• Provide guidance to plan checking staff and assist stakeholders; may conduct inspections of non-complex work.

Skills

Plan reading

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Diploma of Technology in Building or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Position Information

Title Plan Checker 2 Job Status Auxiliary Position Overview

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 seeking to hire an auxiliary Plan Checker 2.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the plan review and issuance of larger more complex commercial, industrial, apartment and other residential buildings to ensure compliance with the provincial building codes and municipal regulations/bylaws. You will discuss plans, proposed projects and non-conformance issues with various stakeholders to clarify problem areas and to explain BC Building Code and City regulations and by-laws. You will also provide guidance and training to plan checking staff and assistance to stakeholders as required. In addition, you may from time to time conduct inspections of non-complex permitted work such as sign installations to ensure conformity with City bylaws.

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 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 with electronic plan review and administration software, and in MS Excel and MS Word will be considered an asset.

Compensation

$47.37 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

(Pay Grade 25 – 2026 rates)

Hours of Work

Auxiliary. Hours of work may vary based on operational needs.

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.

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