City of Winkler Job Board
Permit Clerk
Description
The City of Winkler’s Planning & Permitting Department plays an important role in Winkler’s growth and sustainability by guiding the development of land and buildings within city limits. We are looking for a well-organized, analytically minded team player with excellent interpersonal skills to join us as a Permit Clerk!
What You’ll Do
Reporting to our Planning and Permitting Manager, the Permit Clerk is part of a team that processes various applications, communicates with the public about permitting and by-law requirements, and supports the department with administrative tasks.
Job Duties include:
- Coordinate development permit applications & approvals.
- Coordinate public hearings, applications and approvals for:
- Variance applications,
- Conditional use applications,
- Re-zoning applications,
- Secondary Plan amendment applications,
- Subdivisions,
- And more.
- Administer business licence applications, approvals & renewals.
- Administer vehicle and driver for hire licenses, approvals & renewals.
- Administer and process City of Winkler’s permit requirements for:
- Lot grading applications,
- Water and sewer applications,
- Driveway applications,
- Excavation applications,
- Demolition applications,
- Sign permit applications and renewals,
- Home based business/industry applications,
- And other applications.
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements according to legislation (Planning Act & Municipal Act) and City of Winkler’s by-laws and policies.
- Draft by-law amendments and council resolutions.
- Prepare zoning memorandums, verification of use letters, due diligence requests, development agreements (including encroachment agreements and easement agreements), and reports to council.
- Provide administrative support to the Planning and Engineering Departments:
- Organize meetings,
- Take minutes for general meetings,
- Conduct research relating to City of Winkler’s by-laws and policies,
- Prepare documents (e.g. letters, memorandums, reports, committee meeting agendas),
- Prepare, review, and update standard operating procedures and protocols, and
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all planning and development activities.
- Administer special projects as assigned.
- Assist with public inquiries in person, over the phone, and by email.
- Assist with the preparation of council reports and agreements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications You’ll Need
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade XII education or equivalent training and experience.
- Previous experience in a municipal or legal environment is considered an asset.
- A 4-year undergraduate degree is considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be a Team Player.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Intermediate expertise in the use of Microsoft 365 programs, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Attention to detail and aptitude for understanding forms and applications.
- Understands and appreciates the importance of following proper processes and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Job Details
- Full-time (37.5hrs/week),
- Mostly indoor office work that is sedentary but could include walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, manual dexterity, visual acuity.
- Hazards associated with sitting and prolonged use of keyboard, mouse, and computer monitors.
- Wage from $22.51/hr to $30.68/hr depending on qualifications.
Want to apply? Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application!
Application Deadline
- May 12th, 2025, at 8:30am.
We appreciate all applications. However, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.
Disability accommodations are available upon request.
Compensation
$43,893.29 - $59,822.04 per year