Permit Clerk

**PERMIT CLERK**

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join the Engineering and Development Services Department as Permit Clerk.

**Position Type**:Permanent Full-Time
**Number of Positions**:One (1)
**Department**: Engineering and Development Services
**File Number**:SV24-133
**Location**:City Hall (169 Front Street, Belleville, ON)
**Hours**: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week
**Employee Group**: CUPE Union
**Salary/Rate of Pay**:$31.93 - $36.70 per hour
**Closing Date**: January 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE**:
**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide excellent customer service for all applicants / customers as well as a positive working relationship with City staff.
- Consult with City Staff on matters of compliance with the Ontario building code, applicable law and departmental procedures and provide referrals where appropriate.
- Conduct plan reviews for code compliance for small projects including decks, pools, garages and other small buildings / renovations accessory to single family dwellings and prepare and issue permits for same.
- Review outstanding active building permit files and follow adopted policy for closing these files.
- Provide administrative support for Building Section, filing, telephone coverage, scanning, and archiving & data entry as necessary or assigned.
- Provide information for general maintenance on the Building Section’s web page.
- Note: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive. _

**EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS**:
Minimum Qualifications:

- Minimum two (2) year Community College Diploma.
- Minimum qualification of House as noted in Division C of the Ontario Building Code Section 3.5.
- Valid G Class driver’s license and clean drivers abstract.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Minimum two (2) year Community College Diploma in Architectural, Civil or Construction technician program.

**WORK EXPERIENCE**:
Minimum Qualifications:

- One (1) year of related experience in the construction industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in enforcement of codes, standards and municipal approvals, construction, preparation of plans.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret detailed technical construction drawings.
- Ability to deal effectively with the public in a professional, respectful, and tactful manner as required.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, research, communication, problem solving, customer service, record keeping and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to prepare and give evidence at Tribunals and in Court.
- Ability to handle and effectively deal with stressful situations on a regular basis along with strong conflict resolution skills.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**:

- Competitive market salary
- Competitive extended health benefits
- OMERS Pension Plan
- Live, work, and play in the beautiful City of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
City of Belleville - Employment Opportunities

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We 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 Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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