Intern - Permit Coordinator

**Intern - Permit Coordinator**:
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s internship program provides a paid one-year professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and build the skill set you need to build a successful career.

**The internship will be onsite. The opportunity to participate in Halton’s Hybrid work program may be discussed with your supervisor.**

**Posting ID**: 3869
**Department**: Public Works
**Division**: Development Services
**Compensation**: $57,685 + 3 weeks' paid vacation and partial benefits (health & dental)

**Job Type**: Intern
**Contract Duration**:June 2, 2025 to June 5, 2026
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Office of the Chair)
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:January 22, 2025
**Application Deadline**: February 12, 2025
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number at time of hire.
- You have graduated or will graduate with a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma, post-graduate certificate or diploma between January 2024 and June 2025.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager of Permits and Inspections, this position works alongside the full-time Permit Coordinator and deliver customer service to Public Works and permit applicants. Responsibilities include providing information and issuing permits related to Municipal Consent and Regional Road Entrances. The position may also involve working on projects with various inter-departmental teams.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Manage the Development Services Counter and phone extension by answering/routing queries.
- Assist in managing the Permits mailbox, drawing searches, Permit Applications and general Permit and Public Works inquiries.
- Assists with communication to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides exceptional customer service to permit applicants in a timely manner and ensures all required information is obtained for the permit including relevant insurance documents.
- Assist with on-site inspections from time to time as required.
- Assist with administration functions within the Department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Familiarity with construction, technical engineering knowledge, relevant standards, documentation and legislation are an asset.
- Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong problem solving and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in M365, customer relationship management solutions, and multi-media (telephone and E-mail) are required.

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
This position is required to be in the office full time upon hire, with the ability to transition into a hybrid role.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As an intern at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.