Zoning Examiner

Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections

Division & Section: Toronto Building, Plan Review

Work Location: Various - See below

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $55.29 - $60.55, TF0255, Wage Grade 16

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 3

Posting Period: 26-Feb-2026 to 12-Mar-2026

Locations:

Vacancies are anticipated at various locations across the City of Toronto including:

• City Hall, 100 Queen St. West
• Etobicoke Civic Centre: 2 Civic Centre Court
• North York Civic Centre: 5100 Yonge Street
• Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive

Reporting to the Manager, Plan Review, the Zoning Examiner will examine and approve plans submitted for approval for compliance with the applicable Zoning By‑Laws and other By‑Laws and regulations of the City and other applicable laws for the purposes of issuing building permits.

Major Responsibilities:

• Examines, corrects, signs and approves plans and specifications submitted for compliance with the City Zoning By‑Laws, related By‑Laws and regulations, municipal code and other applicable law for all types of buildings and structures within the time frames specified in the legislation.
• Reviews proposals made under the Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Applicable Law program resulting in the issuance of Certificate of Zoning and Applicable Law compliance.
• Conducts preliminary plan examination for applications made under the Preliminary Project Review program. Issues notices of non‑compliance for zoning and other related Municipal clearances.
• Performs mathematical calculations to evaluate land use restrictions such as lot size, density, landscaping, height, setbacks and angular planes, loading and parking requirements.
• Notifies owner and/or applicant in writing and/or telephone of status of plan review.
• Calculates applicable charges related to building permit applications.
• Conducts preliminary plan examinations and advises applicants of required changes, and informs them of Divisional procedure, in order to facilitate the plan review process.
• Provides information to Facilities and Real Estate Division for Park Levy determination.
• Advises City Staff (Building, planning, transportation divisions) regarding procedures and requirements for all permits.
• Responds to general inquiries over the phone and/or in person related to City Zoning By‑Law and related By‑Laws.
• Liaises with applicants, owners, other divisions, agencies and levels of government.
• Meets with City staff to discuss and provide written comments on proposed Zoning By‑Laws and site plans for site plan approval.
• Determines which other divisions or agencies are involved in approving applications and forwards plans and obtains their approval.
• Reviews specifications and provides written comments on proposed uses to Municipal Licensing and Standard Division, and LLBO; and processes permitted use letters.
• Appears and gives evidence in court; attends the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Committee of Adjustment.
• Views documents on file with the Committee of Adjustment to confirm that drawings submitted for permit application are substantially in accordance with those on file with Committee of Adjustment. Checks transcripts when variances are missed to determine, among other things, if there was opposition to the proposal.
• Amends updates and cross references zoning and related By‑Law texts and maps and maintains records of Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and City Clerk approval of By‑Laws.
• Performs site inspections to confirm zoning uses, existing parking facilities, etc.
• Provides written comments to Council, Management and other City staff on policies and interpretation of By‑Laws and regulations.
• Prepares examiner's notices and documents examination details. Inputs and updates divisional data base.
• Represents the division at various committees and meetings.
• Trains and mentors staff.

Key

Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a discipline such as urban planning, architectural technology, science of building design, civil engineering technology, or an equivalent…