Permit Clerk

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!

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 variances, conditional use, re‑zoning, and more.
• Administer business licence and vehicle and driver for hire licence applications, approvals & renewals.
• Administer and process City of Winkler’s permit requirements for lot grading, water and sewer applications, driveway applications, and more.
• 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 by organizing meetings, taking minutes, preparing documents, maintaining records, etc.
• Assist with public inquiries in person, over the phone, and by email.
• There are additional duties on the full job description and other related duties may be assigned.

• Grade XII education or equivalent training and experience.
• A 4‑year undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in a municipal or legal environment is considered an asset.

• 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.

• Full‑time (37.5 hrs/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.

Submit your application by January 12th at 8:30am
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We appreciate all applications. However, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

As an employer, we are committed to the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we can find an arrangement that fits both our needs in the selection process.