Development Services Technician - Thorold, Canada - City of Thorold

City of Thorold

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Thorold, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**JOB OPPORTUNITY
**DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Working for City of Thorold
By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest
growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region.

Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a supportive and
collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating
opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.

We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and
certified athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two
community centers, two arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal
place to build your career.

Primary Function
Under the direction of the Manager of Building Services, the Development Services
Technician is a front-line representative of the Building Division providing excellent

Responsibilities:

Assists customers at the counter and through correspondence.

Responds to general enquiries from the public concerning the Building Division
services

Liaison with industry stakeholders and the community

Schedules inspections associated with the Building and By-law Divisions

Distributes complaint files to department staff

buildings (i.e. shed & garages), decks and signs on an as needed basis

required

Other related duties as assigned***
Education/Experience
Diploma or certificate in a minimum two (2) year college program related to
construction management, construction engineering or similar programs or a
combination of equivalent related education and relevant work experience

Minimum of two (2) years within the customer service industry preferably within a
government organization

Experience with a Windows based operating system and Microsoft Office Suite

Data entry experience considered an asset

Must possess a Ministry of Municipal Affairs Building Code Identification Number
(BCIN) and be qualified in 'General Legal'.

'House' qualification from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing would be an
asset, however qualification will be required before the end of the probation period

Knowledge of the legal and administrative aspects of the building permit process

Familiar with land use planning and zoning
Ability to accurately interpret construction plans
Ability to understand and explain by-laws and regulations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Ability to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines
Detail oriented
Effective organization skills

Active listening skills

Conditions of Employment
Required to work under the general supervision of the Manager of Building Services in
an office environment involving mental and visual concentration with frequent
interruptions. Work closely with departmental staff. Some overtime may be required.

The above statement reflects the principal functions and duties as required for proper
evaluation of the job. Other related duties can only be considered part of the job if they
directly relate to the primary function contained herein.

Job Location:
City Hall

3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold

Job Rate:
$29.99

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday (inclusive)
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 35/hrs per week

applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human rights
code, the City will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment,
selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or
assessment process, please inform staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.