Development Planning Clerk - New Westminster, Canada - City of New Westminster

City of New Westminster
City of New Westminster
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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description
Development Planning Clerk
New Westminster, British Columbia


Number of Openings: 1


Hours per Week: 35 hours per week.


Employee Group:
CUPE, Local 387


Location:

City Hall: 511 Royal Ave


Competition #: 271


Additional Details:


Requirements:


  • Completion of grade 12 supplemented by postsecondary courses and/or certificates in office administration, business practices, basic financial record keeping, plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Considerable knowledge of the regulations and procedures applicable to development permit and tree permit processing.
  • Preferred experience in municipal permitting, record keeping and reporting software (Tempest, Prospero, EDMS, Provox).
  • Some knowledge of the Local Government Act, Community Charter, and municipal bylaws and policies an asset.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a variety of internal and external contacts and to explain rules, regulations and policies as they relate to the work.
  • Ability to relieve superiors of administrative detail, to make decisions in accordance with the applicable procedures, policies and regulations, compose routine and nonroutine correspondence.
  • Extensive experience and/ or training in computer and word processing systems (Microsoft Suite), and minimum typing speed proficiency of 55wpm.
  • Experience and/ or training in minute taking an asset.
  • Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic, as well as knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
  • Excellence in attention to detail and ability to work with moderate supervision and to recommend and implement new and improved office methods and procedures related to the work which meet the needs of the division.
  • Valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia.
  • To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
  • New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylemspeaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
  • We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
  • This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._
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