Customer Service Representative - London, Canada - City of London

City of London

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Coordinator of the area, the Customer Service Representative, Building Services provides administrative support and customer service for the acceptance, processing and issuance of building permits, as well as operational support to Building, Plumbing and Code Compliance inspectors and Public Property Compliance, and support for the City's Backflow Prevention and Monitoring Program.

Work Performed

Communicates with the public to request outstanding documentation needed to close permits or with internal service areas to process licensing agreements.

Accepts fee payments in the database and issues receipts. Balances personal daily payment intake to revenue report. Maintains system to track e-permit fee payments and journals.

Receives requests for permit and backflow device inspections and updates database to schedule them.

Receives and reviews backflow device test reports and updates systems as required.

Reports backflow device failures to technical staff. Refers non-compliance issues to designated staff.

Updates database and maintains records and associated documentation related to Permits and Backflow Prevention program.

Prepares financial correspondence and forms to initiate refunds, creates invoices and journal entries; prepares memos, such as authorizing the release of securities as directed by Finance.

Receives requests for permit information or construction plans and reviews content to ensure that all information can be shared with the public.

Generates and distributes service area reports. Refers specific technical matters to designated staff.

Receives complaints and inquiries from multiple channels related to municipal by-laws and Building Code enforced by Planning and Economic Development.

Enters complaint information in database, generates inspection requests and forwards to appropriate inspection staff.

Attends monthly section meetings as required.

Provides excellent customer service to internal customers, external agencies and the building and development industry that work closely with Building Services and Planning and Economic Development as a whole.

Provides back-up support or assistance for other Planning and Economic Development operational support positions. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience
Completion of a one-year Post-secondary certificate in business or office administration or equivalent.

Six months of previous related experience is required.

Specialized Training & Licenses Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary**:

Knowledge of various City of London by-laws, the Ontario Building Code, London's Water By-law, and Ontario's Safe Drinking Water Act is an asset.

Excellent customer service skills; effective interpersonal skills; administrative and organizational skills.

Minimum typing speed of 40 w.p.m. Demonstrated proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheets and database software.

Compensation and Other Information
$38,822 - $56,836 (Level 7)

This position is being filled on a temporary basis for up to 1 year.

This posting is for 2 opportunities.

Current hours of work:
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NOTE:
Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Job Reference:
COL01342