General information
Application Examiner
(Job ID# 2026.75)
Department: Development Services
Division: Building
Location: Civic Centre
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Vacancy Reason: Replacement
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Hourly Wage: $38.88 - $43.20
Date Posted: July 23, 2026
Date Closing: August 6, 2026
Come work with us!
Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career. For full details, please see attached job description.
Position Purpose:
The Application Examiner is responsible for delivering excellent customer service for the following functions:
1. Receive and evaluate the completeness of building permit applications for residential, institutional, commercial and industrial construction projects,
2. Receive, evaluate the completeness and review pool enclosure permit applications and issue pool enclosure permits for houses on behalf of the Manager of Building/CBO,
3. Receive, research and decipher complicated property information and provide reports to lawyers, owners, agents and the public,
4. Receive and evaluate complaints related to alleged Building Code Act and Pool Enclosure By-law infractions, and
5. Provide direction to applicants in regards to the Zoning By-law, Building Code Act, Pool Enclosure By-laws and numerous other relevant Town by-laws and policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three-year post-secondary Diploma in architectural, engineering or building technology program.
- Completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing courses and successful completion of the exams for each course: General Legal/Process and House-2012.
- Readiness to file above qualifications with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- Membership in good standing with the Ontario Building Officials Association, is preferred.
- One year previous experience in a construction, regulatory, technical or related environment.
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting the georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.
Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment
The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 905-476-4301
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Application Examiner
JOB NO.: 43
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DIVISION: Building
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Application Examiner is responsible to deliver excellent customer service for the following functions:
1. Receive and evaluate the completeness of building permit applications for residential, institutional, commercial and industrial construction projects,
2. Receive, evaluate the completeness and review pool enclosure permit applications and issue pool enclosure permits for houses on behalf of the Manager of Building/CBO,
3. Receive, research and decipher complicated property information and provide reports to lawyers, owners, agents and the public,
4. Receive and evaluate complaints related to alleged Building Code Act and Pool Enclosure By-law infractions, and
5. Provide direction to applicants in regards to the Zoning By-law, Building Code Act, Pool Enclosure By-laws and numerous other relevant Town by-laws and policies.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Manager of Building & Chief Building Official
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Gives working instructions to the Administrative Assistant-Building and summer students.
WORKING PROCEDURES:
- Receives complete permit applications, drawings and supporting documentation and confirms information generally conforms to the requirements of the OBC, by-laws and policies. Advises applicants of all applicable law requirements for permit as per the OBC, by-laws and policies;
- Provides preliminary technical and applicable law review of plans, specifications and other documentation, informs applicant of deficiencies and other required approvals and forwards to the Plans Examiner and/or Zoning Examiner, when applicable;
- Confirms with the applicant when all requirements are met to proceed with the submission of the applications;
- Calculates and applies permit and other applicable fees, which includes some interpretation to determine the correctness of fees. CBO is consulted in cases of complicated matters;
- Assists the Plans Examiner and Zoning Examiner in reviewing pool, deck and accessory building permit applications for compliance with OBC, Zoning By-law and applicable laws and Town policies.
- Issues Pool Enclosure permits once compliance with the Pool Enclosure By-law, Zoning By-law and applicable law are confirmed.
- Responds to enquiries regarding the application and approval process and/or status of existing applications;
- Tracks and maintains the status of building permit applications and advises applicants accordingly;
- Responds to initial inquiries related to zoning, demolition, construction and pool enclosure regulations. May elevate complex matters to appropriate staff member when necessary;
- Receives, researches, interprets complicated property information and reports information to property information owners, purchasers, lawyers, banks and the public from Building Division records and other Town work units;
- Assists with developing and maintaining all Building Division web pages, considers user feedback and ensures the most current Division processes are clearly communicated to the web page user.
- Participates in the Town¿s Health & Safety Program and follows safety practices in work methods and procedures. Observes and complies with all relevant health and safety regulations.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties of the position and will not be construed as a detailed job description of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
SKILL/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Three year post-secondary Diploma in architectural, engineering or building technology program;
- Completion of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing courses and successful completion of the exams for each course:
- General Legal/Process
- House-2012
- Readiness to file above qualifications with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- Membership in good standing with the Ontario Building Officials Association, is preferred.
- One year previous experience in a construction, regulatory, technical or related environment;
- Understanding of the statutory and regulatory framework of the Building Code Act and working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code acquired from in-class or on-the-job experience;
- Ability to read and interpret design and construction drawings;
- Excellent organizational and written skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet legislative deadlines;
- Ability to communicate courteously, effectively and tactfully with all levels of staff, agencies, contractors and the general public;
- Skill and efficiency required in the use of computer and associated software, including Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel programs, e-mail and the internet;
- Experience in a municipal permit tracking system or related work-management software is an asset;
- Six month period of adjustment, orientation and adaptation on the job
