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.

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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.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• 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 at: www.brampton.ca/employment by

09/17/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire.

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required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be

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