Description
Regular Full-Time ($36.71/hour - $39.79/hour – 2023 Rates) Pay Grade 10
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
Do you have a keen eye for detail? As the District’s Plan Checker, every blueprint you review and every inspection you perform is a step toward building a safer, more vibrant community. In this role you will partner with architects, engineers, and residents to provide essential guidance and the technical insight needed to navigate zoning and building regulations. If you are knowledgeable in construction and design and have the expertise to ensure every project meets the highest standards, we invite your application!
Reporting to the Director of Community Building and Planning Services, the Plans Checker is responsible for the intake, review and processing of building permit applications and their compliance with the BC Building Code and other applicable bylaws and regulations and performs inspections as required. The Plans Checker assists with other land use application processes and provides information and advice to the public and applicants on building and zoning related items.
Our ideal candidate has a Diploma in Building Technology, Civil Technology, Applied Planning (or a related discipline), a minimum of two years’ experience in municipal planning or plan checking plans, surveys and other related material, Level 1 Building Inspection certification, experience in the use computer software including Microsoft Office, Tempest, GIS and CAD programs, plus a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. An equivalent combination of training may be considered. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a verification of their skills by completing writing, computer and/or skill testing assessments.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, employee engagement events and work-life balance. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on September 23, 2025, with a resume and cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.