Building Permit Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

**Scope of Position**:
To provide front counter reception and support to the Building Department.

**Position Description**:

- Accept construction drawings and documents for permit processing
- Accurately calculate and collect all fees (incl. permit fees, development charges and zoning fees)
- Ensure that all other external or interdepartmental agency requirements have been met or are in process of being met.
- Schedule requests for field inspections and maintain an inspection activity log
- Resolve routine customer service inquiries as they relate to building permits
- Coordinate and monitor the permitting process with building inspectors, planners, designers and homeowners
- Maintain and update Divisional website
- Manage and maintain the records management systems (OMNI-RIM)
- Ensure all property files and related documentation is filed in a timely fashion
- Reconcile daily cash receipts
- Provide administrative support for other staff as required
- Preparation of files as required including printing labels and assembling file folders
- Track permit activity, input and compile data on permit tracking software (Cityview)
- Process outgoing and incoming mail
- Assist Zoning Administrator by providing backup assistance in preparing letters, confirming zoning, building and work order searches
- Provide backup coverage as required for Zoning Administrator/Zoning Compliance Officer/Bylaw Division
- Prepare variety of reports, notices, minutes, agendas
- Perform related duties as assigned by the Chief Building Official or designate

**Requirements**:
**Knowledge and Experience**:

- Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field such as, civil engineering, construction engineering or architecture, business administration or equivalent
- Over one year current related experience

**Skills and Abilities**:

- A general understanding of provincial legislation including Ontario Building Code Act and Regulations, Planning Act and Zoning Bylaws.
- Basic ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
- Proven record keeping and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions
- Prioritize workload to meet stringent timelines
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

**Benefits**

**Posting #**:CUPE 38.24

**Position**:Building Permit Coordinator

**Status**:Temporary Full-Time (date of hire to approximately August 30, 2024)

**Employee Group**: CUPE

**Salary**:$25.53 - $31.95 per hour

**Division**:Community Development

**Department**:Building

**Reports To**:Deputy Chief Building Official

**Location**:Simcoe, ON

**Posting Period**:May 21, 2024 - June 4, 2024

**How to Apply**:

- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is.doc,.docx or.pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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