Zoning Technician

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Under the supervision of the Manager of Plans Examination, the Zoning Technician examines drawings and survey plans submitted for the construction, alteration and change of use of all classification of buildings to ensure compliance with applicable laws including zoning by-laws.

• Examine and comment on drawings submitted for all commercial and certain industrial properties that require entering into a Site Plan Agreement with the city to ensure compliance with the zoning by-laws and municipal by-laws.
• Examine and comment on drawings submitted to the Committee of Adjustment for compliance with zoning by-laws and other applicable regulations.
• Provide information on and interpretation of zoning by-laws, by-law amendments and other applicable municipal by-laws to the public in response to telephone, counter and written inquiries as well as city staff.
• Analyze unique situations and recommend methods of compliance with zoning by-laws and other applicable municipal by-laws.
• Review and comment on draft zoning by-law amendments, as prepared by the planners in Planning Services, for errors or omissions to ensure compatibility with current zoning by-laws.
• Liaison with all officials, agencies, contractors, developers, designers (architects, surveyors, lawyers, etc.) and property owners, as required.
• Research and prepare correspondence for compliance with zoning by-laws, all requests for mortgage and property sale clearance.
• Indexing and cataloguing approved variances by Committee of Adjustment, approved severances by the Land Division Committee, and register Site Plan Agreements and Subdivision Agreements.
• Certify zoning reports for new business licence applications.
• Report upon alleged infractions of zoning by-laws and related agreements.
• Bring forward for consideration alleged infractions of zoning by-laws and conditions encountered in the performance of the job, which might warrant amendments to zoning and other applicable by-laws.
• Perform other similar and related duties, as required.

• Community college diploma in architecture, planning, engineering or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience reading detailed construction drawings and site plans, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Good knowledge of zoning by-laws to communicate and interpret these matters to customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, using tact and courtesy, in dealing with public.
• Ability to work alone with a minimum of supervision.
• Good report writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the AMANDA system.
• Valid Ontario Driver's licence, Class "G", with a clean driving record.

Job :

Pay Rate: 72,.80

Hours: 35 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: St. Catharines, ON

Work Mode: Hybrid (less than 50% remote)

Employee Group: CUPE Local 157

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Duration: Permanent

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Jobs with an Final date to receive applications will close at 11:59 PM on that date. Jobs listed as 'open until filled' may close at any time.

Other Position Requirements include:
Class G Driver's Licence Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete the Ministry of Labour's Worker Health and Safety Awareness training and provide proof of the educational credentials listed on their resume and job application.

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