The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver

Plan Checker 2

Temporary Full-Time

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 requires a temporary full-time Plan Checker 2 to join their team for approximately two (2) years. 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 by-laws.

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.

Salary:
$47.37 to $55.93 per hour
(Pay Grade 25 – 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.

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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 hr@cnv.org. 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 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.

Posting: 2026-0054

May 6, 2026

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : Experience an asset