Town of Fort Erie Hiring for Admin Assistant, Inspections and Permits at Fort Erie, ON Full Time

Were recruiting energetic people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. Youll be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile. Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth.

As the Admin Assistant, Inspections and Permits, you will provide administrative support, greet visitors, answer public and telephone inquiries; communicate current and timely information and materials about legislative and local requirements and processes. You will also process incoming permit applications by assisting applicants with forms, checking applications for completeness, circulate applications to the other departments for their comments, calculating permit application fee and deposits and corresponding with applicants when permits are issued to advise them of fees outstanding.

You will apply your technical knowledge of office administration; MS Office software applications, customer service and the building permit process and application requirements. Your applied knowledge of the building permit process and application requirements, as well as general knowledge of the Building Code Act, the Planning Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act is required.

Your post-secondary education in Office Administration or equivalent is complemented by one to two years of equivalent municipal work experience. Additional Ontario Building Officials Association training courses, Introduction to Permit Administration and Plans Examination – Basic are preferred.

The starting hourly rate is $26.95, which is currently under review for this union position, based on 37.50 hours weekly. We also offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, wed love to hear from you!

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The deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 NOON local time on Friday, December 2, 2022. Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. Personal information is collected pursuant the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to determine eligibility for employment. The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available to candidates upon request.