Assistant Plan Checker 2, Building Services

Position Information

Title

Assistant Plan Checker 2, Building Services

Job Status

Regular Full Time

Position Overview

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be "The Healthiest Small City in the World", with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Planning, Development & Real Estate Department is looking for a regular full-time Assistant Plan Checker 2 (Level 2 Building Official) to join their team.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the plan review of residential dwellings, secondary suites, ancillary structures and small commercial buildings to ensure compliance with the provincial building code and municipal bylaws. You will provide information, interpretation and assistance to home owners, contractors and the general public on permit applications, by-law requirements, related regulations and codes. In addition, as required, you may perform related building inspections; inspect the attachment of signs and building canopies to ensure sign bylaw compliance; investigate complaints concerning alleged building regulation violations; prepare related reports and records; and give evidence in Court when required.

Requirements

You will possess a Diploma of Technology in Building or related discipline, or trades qualification supplemented by building code related courses, plus related experience in municipal plan checking and/or in the building construction industry. Ideally you will be BOABC Level II "Qualified" for Building Officials, or enrolled in the Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and on target to be "Qualified" within a required timeline in order to review plans within the scope of work for this position. Additional requirements include a strong knowledge of related bylaws, acts, and regulations, the ability to read plans, surveys, and related material and a Class 5 B.C. Driver's License. Computer literacy in electronic plan review and administration software, and in MS Excel and MS Word will be considered an asset.

Compensation

$40.74 to $48.09 per hour

(Pay Grade 23 – January 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

The City of North Vancouver currently works on a compressed work schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with one scheduled day off (Monday or Friday) approximately each three-week scheduling cycle

Additional Information

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at by Sunday, October 26, 2025.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council's vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at We're here to support your full participation.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵ wx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sə l̓ ílwə taɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.__