Permit Technician - Winnipeg, Canada - City of Winnipeg

City of Winnipeg

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

As the _Permit Technician_
, you will:

Gather and enter general information into the Department's automated system;
Advise customer(s) of additional documentation and approval processes that may be required;
Determine if professional seals are required and if seals provided are acceptable.
Determine preliminary building area and building use.
Perform appropriate mathematical calculations as required.
Determine compliance or noncompliance of letters of certification, and shop drawings.
Provide general permit, building information to internal and external customers.
Prepare accurate written material in response to customer requests for building information by utilizing appropriate word processing and graphic interface of information with the Department's automated system and a Windows environment.
Perform related duties compatible with the classification as assigned.

Your education and qualifications include:

Two (2) years' prior related work experience which can include drafting, construction related work, blueprint reading or administration of permits.
Successful completion of a course in Drafting 1 or Blueprint reading or equivalent training.
Knowledge of basic elements of a set of construction plans with plan reading abilities.
Knowledge of common construction and land use terminology.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable to the area of work.
Ability to deal with customers in a courteous and tactful manner, often in highly stressful and/or difficult situations in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Ability to interpret specific sections of the Building Bylaw and Manitoba Building Code, as they relate to simple development projects.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to understand shop drawings and ability to read legal descriptions and identify property in a GIS environment.
Ability to function effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.