Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Building Official and Director of Building, the Manager, Zoning & Zoning Administrator is responsible for the interpretation and administration of the City of Mississauga Zoning By-law.

This role involves implementing a program to facilitate the efficient and effective application of the zoning provisions related to City approval processes.

The Manager will organize and coach the team to align with the departmental vision of continuous improvement and innovation, applying this approach to the review of development applications and building permits for compliance with zoning provisions.

They will ensure that all municipal Zoning By-laws and other applicable laws under the Ontario Building Code are interpreted and enforced accurately and consistently, while also supporting other areas of the organization in the interpretation and application of the Zoning By-law.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Appointed by Council and charged with the Interpretation and Administration of the City's Zoning By-law.
• Organize, coach and motivate the team of Zoning Examiners to support the organization in building the City of Mississauga in accordance with the Zoning policies.
• Support the organization in the interpretation and application of the Zoning By-law and help to develop a program that ensures consistent and efficient delivery of services.
• Manage staff to ensure that the desired service delivery levels are achieved and work with the Director to adjust resources and programs as necessary when needed.
• Mediate differences of opinion regarding Zoning By-law, and responsible for delivery of City decisions.
• Provide written and/or verbal responses to zoning inquires to all levels of staff, ensuring staff are informed of all by-law amendments, new policies and procedures in a rapidly changing legislative environment.
• Attend Ontario Provincial Offences Court and Ontario Municipal Board as an expert witness on behalf of the City of Mississauga.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in Planning/Architecture/Engineering or related discipline is an asset
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience, preferably in the building or development industry
• Minimum 10 years working in a Municipal Zoning/Building Department. 
• Excellent working knowledge of the application and administration of Zoning By-laws, applicable law under the Ontario Building Code and other related Provincial Laws. 
• Thoroughly familiar with the interpretation of zoning provisions and, plan examination procedures, applying analytical and problem solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of municipal approval processes and interconnectivity with other organizational processes in areas such as Economic Development, Compliance and Licensing, Committee of Adjustment and Design and Development.
• Able to work and manage staff in a hybrid environment.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal