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Zoning Technician

@ City of St. Catharines

St. Catharines, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

City of St. Catharines is hiring a full-time Zoning Technician to examine drawings and survey plans for building construction, alteration and change of use, checking compliance with zoning and municipal by-laws. The role also answers public and staff inquiries about zoning and works under the Manager of Plans Examination.

Responsibilities:

  • Examine site plan and Committee of Adjustment drawings for zoning compliance
  • Interpret zoning by-laws for public and staff
  • Certify zoning reports and index approvals
  • Report alleged zoning infractions
  • Liaise with developers, designers and officials

Requirements summary:

  • Community college diploma in architecture, planning, engineering or related field
  • Two years reading construction drawings and site plans
  • Good knowledge of zoning by-laws
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AMANDA
  • Valid Ontario Class G licence with clean driving record

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2026-10-29
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2026-10-10
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2026-10-29

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsOntario Class G driver's licence
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyArchitecture, Planning, Engineering

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City of St. Catharines

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In the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. We are proud to be a vibrant city, offering excellent opportunities to both residents and visitors to live, work and play. Our continued growth of ‘The Garden City’ ensures quality of life is enhanced through unique festivals, historical sites, cultural attractions, authentic wine-and-culinary experiences, sporting events, and much more! We strive to make sure there is something diverse and inclusive for everyone. The City of St. Catharines is recognized as an exceptional place to work as one of Hamilton-Niagara Region’s 2025 Top Employers for its professional development programs, planning assistance services and contributions to a defined benefit pension plan and generous yearly mental health practitioner coverage. Fun Facts 👥 Population of just over 140,000, making us the largest of 12 municipalities in the Niagara Region 🚢 Home to the historic Welland Canals Centre and elevated observation platform 🚴‍♀️ Over 1,000 acres of parks and trails, enriching a healthy and active lifestyle 🍃 Unique micro-climate from the Niagara Escarpment and two great lakes – Lake Erie and Lake Ontario 🎠 Our nostalgic Lakeside Park Carousel is still only five cents a ride Employment Opportunities At the City of St. Catharines, we're looking for motivated, talented people who share our high standards for customer service and a common desire to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community for the citizens of St. Catharines. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present. Visit www.stcatharines.ca/jobs for all of our current job opportunities.

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  • PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7C2, CA
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In the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. We are proud to be a vibrant city, offering excellent opportunities to both residents and visitors to live, work and play. Our continued growth of ‘The Garden City’…

FieldValue
IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersSt. Catharines, Ontario
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1876
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Job description

About the Role:

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.

What You'll be Doing:

  • 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.

What's 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.

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