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43202.08 – Zoning inspectors

Zoning inspectors investigate properties in violation of zoning and related by-laws.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Zoning enforcement officer
  • Zoning inspector

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making to analyze complex situations, assess the context and implications of zoning violations and make informed decisions about whether a property is in violation of zoning laws
  • Monitoring to track progress on corrective actions, observe changes in property use and verify violations have been addressed
  • Information Ordering to manage various aspects of zoning regulations, such as different bylaws and property details, ensuring inspections are thorough and systematic
  • Pattern Identification and Perceptual Speed to recognize common violations or discrepancies in property use and development that may not be immediately obvious
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously review property details, compare them against zoning regulations and ensure every aspect of the property complies with legal standards
  • Knowledge in Clerical to manage documentation, maintain records and handle administrative tasks related to zoning inspections

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Investigate properties in violation of zoning and related by-laws, after receiving requests for licence clearances pertaining to zoning and related by-laws, and on receipt of building permit applications.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (22231)
  • Police officers (except commissioned) (42100)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

43 – Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection

Sub-major group

432 – Assisting occupations in legal and public protection

Minor group

4320 – Assisting occupations in legal and public protection

Unit group

43202 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers

Occupational profile

43202.08 – Zoning inspectors

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