Zoning Plan Examiner - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 8675

Department:
Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department

Service:
Building Code Services

Branch:
Permit Approvals Branch

Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary (up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$72, $85,137.78 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location:
Ben Franklin 101 Centrepointe and Kanata CSC, 580 Terry Fox Drive

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Planning and Infrastructure

Application Close: 20/06/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

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 Bylaw, Demolition Control Bylaw, the Zoning Bylaws, the Development Charges Bylaws and the Stormwater Development Charges Bylaws, Cash in lieu of Parkland or Cash in lieu of Parking Bylaws, 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 Bylaws, other landuse related bylaws, the Development Charges Bylaws and the Stormwater Development Charges Bylaw
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, detailoriented 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 nontechnical 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
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
Selfmotivated and resourceful
Clientfocused
Resultsoriented
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.
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The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the select