Plans Examiner, Zoning

Tobermory; Brampton; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brampton is seeking a Plans Examiner, Zoning to review building permit applications for zoning compliance and provide guidance on development processes. The role is located at Flower City Community Campus and requires strong communication and planning knowledge.

The position is a full-time, temporary 24-month term with steps of $96,314.40 to $106,724.80 per annum. Candidates should have the required education and 2–4 years of planning experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• The candidate must have High School Diploma plus 2–3 years in Architectural or Engineering Tech, or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience conducting planning application compliance reviews.
• Four-year degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Architecture, Engineering or related field is an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and relevant by-laws.
• Strong organizational and communications skills with public interaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to execute a written employment agreement.

Responsibilities

• Review building permit applications to ensure compliance with zoning by-laws and provide information on approvals.
• Review, evaluate and approve two-unit dwelling registrations and monitor workflow within timeframes.
• Review Committee of Adjustment/Land Division applications and attend hearings.
• Respond to emails, counter and telephone inquiries on land use and by-law requirements.
• Review zoning violations, issue notices, and work toward compliance with By-laws.
• Provide information for compliance reports and liaise with By-law staff for prosecutions.
• Coordinate with other departments on permits and development processes.
• Provide interpretation on zoning requirements for builders and contractors.
• Maintain online zoning by-law records and stay updated on amendments.
• Prepare research for prosecutions and testify in court when required.
• Review draft by-law amendments for language consistency and application.
• Review subdivision plans for zoning compliance and participate in process improvements.
• Review licensing and pool enclosure permit applications.
• Provide guidance/training to new employees and supervise co-op students.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team work

Microsoft Office

Written/verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Architectural/Engineering Tech program

Urban Planning degree (asset)

Job description

City of Brampton is located at Flower City Community Campus. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Plans Examiner, Zoning. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a temporary full-time position for a 24-month term.

Employer Name: City of Brampton
Position: Plans Examiner, Zoning
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: 1st Step$96,314.40 per annum
2nd Step:$101,392.20 per annum
Job Rate:$106,724.80 per annum
Employment type: Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 24.00 months
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: Flower City Community Campus

• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing building permit applications to ensure plans comply with all applicable zoning by-law requirements, recommending solutions where corrective action is required, and reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, including site and subdivision plans and engineering drawings, to confirm compliance with zoning standards and provide information on the procedures required to obtain zoning approval.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating and approving, where appropriate, all two-unit dwelling registration applications, monitoring application status and managing workflow within prescribed timeframes.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing Committee of Adjustment/Land Division applications, performing site inspections, preparing zoning reports, attending Cross-Functional Team meetings and Committee of Adjustment hearings, and confirming all required variances for the purpose of providing public information.
• The candidate must respond to various email, counter and telephone enquiries concerning land use, zoning-related matters, two-unit dwelling registration processes and requirements, by-law interpretation and other related matters.
• The candidate must review and respond to zoning violations, issue zoning violation notices and conduct site inspections with or without Property Standards and By-law Enforcement staff as required to work with property owners toward compliance with the Zoning By-law.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing information in response to lawyers’ requests for compliance reports, conducting research and preparing formal responses on zoning by-law requirements and compliance.
• The candidate must work with other departments on 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 and Committee of Adjustment applications.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing interpretation services to assist builders and contractors in understanding zoning by-law requirements, including permitted uses, setback requirements, parking requirements and related matters.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the on-line electronic zoning by-law, ensuring that amendments remain up to date, and maintaining thorough knowledge and understanding of City of Brampton zoning by-laws.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing research material for prosecutions, appearing as a witness and giving testimony in court at the time of prosecution, and liaising with By-law Enforcement staff to coordinate applicable Zoning By-law section(s) for prosecution and the drafting of charges.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on proposed draft zoning by-law amendments, ensuring consistency in language and identifying potential issues with interpretation and application.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing all draft plans of subdivision to ensure compliance with the zoning by-law before registration.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing input and participating in the development of procedural improvements related to ongoing internal departmental and inter-departmental programs.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing licensing applications and pool enclosure permit applications.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and training to new employees and overseeing, assigning and verifying the work of co-op students.
• The candidate will perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have 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.
• The candidate must have more than two (2) years and up to and including four (4) years of experience conducting application compliance reviews related to planning.
• The candidate must have completed a four-year degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Architecture, Engineering or a related field of study, which is an asset.
• The candidate must have knowledge of applicable legislation and relevant by-laws.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational and communications skills, with the ability to deal effectively with the public.
• The candidate must have exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on customer service.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The candidate must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• The candidate will be required to execute a written employment agreement as a condition of employment.

Security and safety

• The candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record search to confirm that they have no criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.