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APPLICATION EXAMINER

Amendment #1

10/06/2025

Job posting extended.

  • Job ID: 59262
  • Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections
  • Division & Section: Toronto Building, Customer Experience Toronto Building
  • Work Location: 5100 Yonge Street, North York Civic Centre
  • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
  • Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $45.30 - $49.64, TF0212, wage grade 13
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
  • Affiliation: L79 Full-time
  • Number of Positions Open: 1
  • Posting Period: 02-Oct-2025 to 14-Nov-2025
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  • Locations – additional vacancies may become available at various locations across the City of Toronto including:
    • Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
    • Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall 
    • City Hall, 100 Queen Street West

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Customer Experience, the Application Examiner conducts research and completes information and responds to enquiries regarding zoning and other restrictive By-Laws and regulations relating to land use. The Application Examiner also receives and processes applications for zoning reviews, building permits, and Committee of Adjustment and calculates the fees associated with these applications.

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Responds to zoning and general inquiries by researching and interpreting By-Laws and regulations.
  • Refers to records, zoning maps, plans of survey and property data maps for restrictive By-Laws and zoning designation.
  • Ascertains exact locations of property, corner lots, public lanes, rights of way, etc. and provides guidance on the building permit process.
  • Analyzes, verifies and applies information from Committee Adjustment and OMB decisions, files, plans, assessment rolls, By-Laws and other land-use legislation in response to inquiries from the public, solicitors, architects and elected officials.
  • Checks plans and documents submitted such as surveys, affidavits, statutory declarations etc., regarding non-conforming uses.
  • Receives and processes permit applications via electronic submission for building, demolition, heating, plumbing, etc. as well as applications for Committee of Adjustment approval.
  • Checks applications for completeness of information.
  • Ensures all plans and documents are submitted. Informs applicants of incomplete plans and documentation as necessary.
  • Enters and updates application information into the computer tracking system for permitand Committee of Adjustment applications.
  • Calculates construction costs and permit fees as well as other applicable charges related to building permit applications.
  • Identifies "Holds" with respect to required approvals from other divisions and agencies.
  • Provides written comments on proposed uses to Business Licensing and for clearance of LLBO licences requests.

 

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Post secondary degree or diploma in a discipline pertinent to the job function such as civil technology, architectural technology, planning or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  2. Experience reading and interpreting surveys, architectural, structural, mechanical and/or plumbing drawings.
  3. Experience using a computer for data entry and information retrieval.

 

 You must also have:

  • Must possess or be able to obtain the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Ontario Building Code qualification: Powers and Duties of a Chief Building Official (Legal).
  • Ability to accurately interpret land use By-Laws and regulations.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain good relations in a team environment.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of the Ontario Building Code.
  • Good knowledge of municipal and interrelated government legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to utilize other software packages relevant to supporting the division’s core requirements, such as the City’s IBMS System.
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

 

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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