Clerk III (Permit Extensions & Renewals Clerk) - Canada

Location: Montréal, QC
Company Name: City of Vancouver

Requisition ID: 15029

Company

The City of Vancouver is striving to become the greenest city in the world, and a city powered entirely by renewable energy before 2050. We are proud to be one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, and one of Canada's Greenest Employers. With employees that have helped Vancouver consistently rank as one of the world's most livable cities, the City values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly serve.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function
This position is responsible for a variety of moderately difficult, recurring clerical and processing functions involving the review and processing of Development Permit extensions and renewals.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Working under the guidance of the Manager or Supervisor, the incumbent will work on a variety of development permit files, making independent decisions on development permit extensions and renewals, utilizing knowledge of departmental procedures and policies and the related provisions of the Zoning and Development By-law and other related by-laws. This position liaises with other City departments, researches departmental records, prepares and distributes all related correspondence, provides information to the public and staff in other City departments on the status of development permits, performs a variety of other related clerical duties as required, and may be required to provide back-up to other clerical positions within the workgroup.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 including, or supplemented by, commercial courses.
• Considerable related experience and functional knowledge of departmental procedures and policies related to the processing of development permits and other related permits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions using sound judgement and in keeping with the intent of the provisions of the Zoning and Development By-law.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a large volume of work with changing priorities.
• Strong computer skills along with demonstrated competence in a variety of main-frame and word processing systems, including MS Office programs, PRISM, POSSE, DOMINO,VanMap, License Plus and Notification 2008, along with the ability to calculate fees and adjustments.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and a diverse group of staff in a variety of other City departments.
• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with the public, by phone and in person, and provide clear information and advice when called upon.

Business Unit/Department: Development Services, Building & Licencing (1250)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: November, 2019

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-017: $27.45 to $32.25 per hour

Application Close: November 1, 2019

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, all genders, nationalities and persons with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.