Position Summary
The Permit Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and customer service support for the building permit review process. The position supports Plans Examiners and Permit Technicians by coordinating permit application intake, managing technical communications, maintaining permit records and archives, and assisting applicants throughout the permitting process.
Responsibilities include screening and prioritizing communications for Plans Examiners; reviewing permit applications and submissions for completeness; conducting research and obtaining additional technical information from applicants and design professionals; managing the ICI Permit Drawing Archive and associated tracking systems; and providing backup permit counter support by responding to customer inquiries, communicating permit fees, and directing clients to applicable permit requirements and documentation.
Qualifications and Other Pertinent Details:
Requires the completion of a college diploma in office admin, legal administration or related along with up to one year related experience, including knowledge of construction practice, the Ontario Building Code and the application process. Familiarity with the Ontario Fire Code and local development policies would be considered an asset. This position requires excellent communication skills with a focus on quality customer service. Requires the ability to work well with a variety of different staff in a team environment. Attention to detail, follow up and research skills are also required in addition to strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Compensation
CUPE 126 - Job Class 6
$32.13 per hour
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Friday, November 13th at 11:59pm
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