Plans Examiner, Zoning

Job summary

Reviews building permit and land development applications to ensure strict compliance with zoning by-laws and standards. Conducts site inspections, prepares zoning reports, and provides technical guidance to applicants and internal staff.

Job details

Job Opening Number: 107239_107240_107241 Job Requisition Number: 520 Number of Positions: 3 Job Type: Union Job Code: Plans Examiner - Zoning Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT Division: Building Salary Range 1st Step $96,314.40 per annum 2nd Step: $101,392.20 per annum Job Rate: $106,724.80 per annum Job Grade: 11 Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 24.00 months Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week Location: Flower City Community Campus Posting Date: 09/03/2026 Closing Date: 09/17/2026 Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address. External and internal applicants are now being considered. Position Duties 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. Education SELECTION CRITERIA: 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. Additional Information Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology. Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria. For Internal CUPE Bargaining Members only: Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered. As part of the corporation’s 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. If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 09/17/2026 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. 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What you’ll do

Reviews building permit and land development applications to ensure strict compliance with zoning by-laws and standards. Conducts site inspections, prepares zoning reports, and provides technical guidance to applicants and internal staff.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma plus a 2-3 year program in Architectural or Engineering Technology and 2-4 years of experience in planning compliance reviews. A degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or Engineering is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Site Inspections · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Zoning By-law Interpretation
• Building Permit Review
• Land Development Applications
• Site Inspections
• Construction Drawing Interpretation
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Writing
• Public Relations
• Zoning Reports
• Inter-departmental Liaison

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Construction
• Legal
• Environmental & Sustainability