Permits and Compliance Coordinator

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Permits and Compliance Coordinator

**Posting Date**: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
**Starting Rate**: $31.49 hourly
**Salary Range**: $31.49 - $34.56 hourly
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Classification**: CUPE Inside Class 6
**Status**: Permanent full-time

**The District**:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. **It’s what we do**

**The Opportunity**:
The Permits and Compliance Coordinator will lead procedural and policy reviews within the Engineering and
Public Works Departments and work closely with members of the public and permit applicants to assess
completion of permit submissions and ensure compliance with District policies and bylaws. This job will
complete reviews and maintain records for permit status including permit fees as well as developing public

**What you will do**:
Works (EPW) department.
- Develop and undertake reviews of District EPW policies and procedures and by-laws, including

benchmarking surveys to determine best practices, recommend changes, and implement through a review
of current and future (proposed) states.
- Develop, maintain, and provide guidance on permit related standard operating procedures.
- Review and recommend appropriate fee structures through a business case analysis to determine if

appropriate cost recovery is being achieved on permits and licences issued.

and Road usage to ensure a successful outcome at all levels.
- Prepare technical reports, memorandum to senior management and public communications and

correspondence.
- Coordinate with District field staff to perform inspections and assessment of field conditions throughout

permit review process.
- Perform field work to assess compliance, provide notices, education and enforce permitting processes and

bylaws.
- Coordinate with internal staff, external database developers and consultants to ensure effective processes
- Develop processes for new permits and work with database provider to ensure adequate implementation
- Work with Municipal 511 to enter and notify of road closure events related to permits and other EPW

related road work.

**What you will need**:

- Undergraduate degree or College Diploma with a focus in civil or environmental technology and a member

in good standing with OACETT (CET preferred), or equivalent combination of relevant education and
experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in a related field such as municipal engineering and public

works. Experience in Municipal enforcement is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in process management and policy development.
- Knowledge of municipal practices and procedures as they relate to roadway and utility permits.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
- Proven ability to undertake comprehensive process reviews, make recommendations on findings and

develop technical memorandum outlining recommendations.
- Proven ability to interface with the general public.
- Ability to travel throughout Muskoka for work related purposes.

**What we are offering**:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid leaves
- OMERS pension
- Work-life flexibility
- Perks and discounts
- Wellness programs
- Fostering and fun environment
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

**The Next Step**
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
**APPLY NOW** or visit our **careers page** for other opportunities.

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.