Development Clerk - Jobs in Brooks, AB

Job Description

Welcome to the City of 100 Hellos! We are a welcoming and inclusive community and one of the most culturally diverse communities in Alberta, with a population of 14,924 and another 11,000 in the surrounding area. We have a vibrant and friendly business community, a range of ethnic restaurants and a myriad of recreational opportunities. The Brooks area offers a diverse landscape; we have pristine farms, beautiful lakes and a huge valley of hills and hoodoos!Why work with us We take pride in our culture, work-life balance, personal and professional growth and teamwork. We are professional, supportive, fun, dedicated, diverse and warm and welcoming! Our employees receive many benefits, some of which being, able to participate in gym memberships and educational opportunities. Please view our City of Brooks Careers Corner page for more details.The City of Brook has an opening for a Development Clerk operating out of City Hall. This is a full-time permanent position that will start immediately.*Job Details & Responsibilities: *This position provides assistance to and performs a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties for the Planning and Engineering Services Department.*Requirements: *

• Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented with a Certificate in Office Administration, Business Administration or related field from a recognized post-secondary program;
• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in an office administrative role;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Experience in Microsoft Office including word processing, spread sheets, data base applications and other publishing software including Adobe Acrobat/Professional;
• Must possess the necessary organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines while performing a wide variety of tasks;
• Excellent reading, writing and verbal communication skills; and,
• Working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), bylaw processes, and permitting processes considered an asset.

• Compensation & Benefits: *

• The City of Brooks offers a competitive salary and benefits package with this position falling within the scope of the Collective Agreement between the City of Brooks and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1032. The Collective Agreement including wages can be found online at www.brooks.ca.
• The 2022 starting wage rate for this position is $22.63 per hour. The regular hours are Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Additionally, you will receive a free family membership to the JBS Canada Centre during your term of employment.

A clean criminal records check will be required before an offer of employment is presented to the successful applicant.The City of Brooks thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.The City of Brooks is an equal opportunity employer.*JOB DESCRIPTION**POSITION TITLE: Development Clerk*REPORTS TO: Manager, Planning and Engineering ServicesSUBORDINATE POSITIONS: None*PURPOSE:*This position provides assistance to and performs a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties for the Planning and Engineering Services Department.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative and clerical support to the Manager of Planning and Engineering Services, the Development Control Officer, and others as required;

• Acts as a liaison between the public and the Planning and Engineering Services Department;

• Prepares documentation for the Manager of Planning and Engineering Services including permits, work orders, reports and correspondence;

• Advises applicants of requirements for a complete building application; pre-screens received applications for the CBO/Building Inspector, using a checklist;

• Assists applicants in the preparation of development permit, building permit, portable sign permit, and business license applications;

• Processes business licenses, checks for completeness and accuracy, maintains a database and prepares monthly and annual department reports;

• Maintains a development and building permit database and prepares monthly and annual department reports;

• Researches, compiles data and processes material for special projects and reports;

• Provides customer assistance and information on building, development and planning matters in a timely, courteous and professional manner;

• Processes department advertising, correspondence and notifications;

• Scans documents on behalf of the department;

• Prepares and maintains files and data bases on applications, files, processes, record keeping systems and other information essential for the efficient operation of the department;

• Acts as the secretary for the Municipal Planning Commission;

• Prepares copies and distributes agenda packages and minutes for the Municipal Planning Commission;

• Assists in keeping public information current, including but not limited to, all handouts and brochures related to initiatives of the Planning and Engineering Services Department; and

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented with a Certificate in Office Administration, Business Administration or related field from a recognized post-secondary program;

• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in an office administrative role;

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;

• Working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), bylaw processes, and permitting processes considered an asset;

• Experience in Microsoft Office including word processing, spread sheets, data base applications and other publishing software including Adobe Acrobat/Professional;

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters;

• Well-developed organizational and interpersonal communications skills;

• Must possess the necessary organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines while performing a wide variety of tasks;

• Excellent reading, writing and verbal communication skills;

• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills;

• Good problem-solving skills;

• Ability to deal with public with diplomacy and tact;

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence preferred; and

• Subject to a criminal records check.

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $22.63-$26.14 per hourQuick Apply

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