Zoning Plan Examiner

Requisition ID: 22245
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: Building Code Services
Branch: Permit Approvals Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $74,215.96 - $86,841.30 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 21/05/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Permit Approvals is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling all building permit review and approval activities, as well as the efficient and timely review and approval of other municipal permit applications.

You are responsible for the delivery of a range of technical and approval services related to the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act and all applicable laws, particularly zoning and related development by-laws, the Development Charges Act and related by-laws. You provide responsive, comprehensive, expert, professional advisory services within set timeframes to applicants, the building industry, legal representatives and professional consultants, the public, branch management and staff, including Building Officials for all buildings and construction projects regulated by the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year community college diploma as a Civil or Architectural Technologist

Minimum of 5 years of experience in land development and/or building construction or building regulatory field

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated knowledge of the performance standards set out in the Zoning By laws, including the calculations for the floor space index (FSI), provisions for non conforming rights, permitted uses, parking requirements, restrictions for yards and building height, and the related development approval processes associated with site plan and subdivision approvals, controls on demolition and heritage properties, and park and/or development levies payable
• Demonstrated knowledge of various land use (provincial and local) legislations (e.g. the Planning Act, the Heritage Act, the Development Charges Act, the Site Plan Control By-law, Demolition Control By-law, the Zoning By-laws, the Development Charges By-laws and the Stormwater Development Charges By-laws, Cash in lieu of Parkland or Cash in lieu of Parking By-laws, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of various processes related to the land use, including processes related to Committee of Adjustment and Ontario Municipal Board decisions
• Knowledge of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction drawings, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and geotechnical drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advise expertly on the interpretation and implications of the permitted uses and performance standards of the Zoning By-laws, other land-use related by-laws, the Development Charges By-laws and the Stormwater Development Charges By-law
• Review construction plans and specifications for intent to comply with the Zoning and related By laws
• Prepare clear and concise reports; write detailed reports and present technical information in formats conducive to various audiences
• High degree of personal organization and accountability
• Work on concurrent projects in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment with strict service deadlines
• Set priorities so as to achieve optimum results with available resources and within service deadlines
• Perform complex mathematical calculations
• Exercise sound judgement under limited supervision
• Work with the public in a service oriented environment to transfer information to non-technical people
• Communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with all external and internal work related contacts
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing computer software programs which meet the corporate standard, including such applications as the MAP System
• Understanding of municipal government structure and sensitivity to the role of municipal government as a regulatory body
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence others and work effectively with people representing a wide range of interests
• Problem solving skills
• Positive approach in resolving conflicts
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Client-focused
• Results-oriented
• Make verbal presentations
• Tactful and discreet
• Meet physical demands as assessed (Physical Demand Checklist available on request)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.