Administration Technician

**Administration Technician**

**Development & Bylaw Services**

**Employer: Village of Cumberland**

**Location: Cumberland, BC, Canada**

**Type: Temporary Part Time Term - up to 18 months or the return**

**of the incumbent.**

**Hours Per Week: 28 hours per week**

**Reporting To: Manager of Permits, Licensing and Bylaw**

**Position Type: CUPE Local 556**

**Salary: $34.72 per hour (2026)**

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional who enjoys providing exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can support building, planning and bylaw services that help shape the community? Join the Village of Cumberland as an Administration Technician - Development and Bylaw Services, where you will play a key role in providing administrative support for building inspection, planning, permitting, business licensing, and bylaw compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced setting, assisting the public and staff while ensuring efficient coordination of services.

**About The Role**:
Reporting to the Manager of Permits, Licensing and Bylaw Services, this position provides administrative and clerical support to the Development and Bylaw Services department.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Assisting with bylaw compliance by managing complaints, maintaining databases, and tracking property information.
- Providing information to the public and staff regarding building permits, inspections, and development processes.

**What we Offer**
- A collaborative and supportive work environment that values work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions to the community.
- A chance to make a positive difference in a vibrant and engaged community.

**About Cumberland**

Nestled in the mountains of the beautiful Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, the Village of Cumberland offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor adventure. The Village is a progressive municipality known for its proximity to outstanding outdoor recreation, a thriving food and beverage scene, and world class arts and music. The community boasts an internationally recognized trail network, lakes, streams, and a mature rainforest. Saltwater beaches and Mount Washington Alpine Resort are just a short drive away.

**Qualifications**
- A diploma in local government, public administration, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience in a corporate administration environment, preferably in local government.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and records management systems.
- Knowledge of municipal regulations related to subdivision, development, building permits, and inspections.

Preference will be given to those individuals who possess additional training and skills with the following:

- a general knowledge of the construction industry.
- experience reviewing building plans.

**Licensing and Assessment Criteria**
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Criminal record check

**How to Apply**

Please submit your resume and cover letter by 4:00 pm January 28th, 2026.

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The Administration Technician-Development and Bylaw Services is primarily responsible for providing coordination, administrative and clerical support to the Development and Bylaw Services department including building inspection, subdivision, planning, permitting, business licensing, and bylaw compliance.

The position responds to public inquiries and provides courteous and friendly customer service with diplomacy and tact. Conflict resolution skills are an asset. The position requires analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both verbal and written. The position requires independence of judgment and initiative in organizing work routines, information tracking, handling technical work problems and performing other duties.

**CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE**
- Highly organized with a high degree of attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Efficient
- Team-oriented worker
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
- Strong computer knowledge

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Below is a partial list of Key Responsibilities:
The Administration Technician-Development and Bylaw Services under the direct supervision of the Manager of Permits, Licensing and Bylaw Services, is to perform the activities necessary to provide high-quality internal and external customer service and administrative duties.
- Provides administrative support to Bylaw Compliance including but not limited to taking complaints and maintaining databases.
- Maintains the property file database, monitors and tracks expiry dates in the building, subdivision and development processes, responds to property information requests, and coordinates BC Assessment requests for property information.
- Liaises with corporate records administrator on retent