Administrative Assistant (Building) - Temporary | Closes September 4, 2024

Temporary Full-time, OPSEU Bargaining Unit
(Up to a maximum of 35 hours per week)

Compensation: $29.20 (starting) - $30.37 (after 3 months)
Department: Planning and Development

Learn more about why you should Join Our Team!

Apply to this opportunity with your cover letter and resume, quoting File 2024-O-018 to: humanresources@bracebridge.ca. 

What You Will Do:

• Provide customer service, respond to inquiries, complaints or requests regarding building/septic permits, property standards and other department inquiries.
• Receive and review building and septic permit applications for completeness.
• Issue receipts for payments, manage departmental deposits, data input and compile reports from the Town's financial management system.
• Calculate development charges and interpret development charge by-laws at both the District and Town level including managing Development Charge reports and payments to the District of Muskoka.
• Issue building permits following inspector approval; and calculating appropriate permit fees.
• Receive and record complaints for Zoning, Building and Property Standards infractions.

The position reports to the Chief Building Official or designate and is expected to start September 16, 2024 and end March 14, 2025. 

Qualifications:

We are looking for a team player who is enthusiastic, customer service focused and who has the following:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of two years related office experience.
• Familiar with Ontario Building Code and Planning Regulations obtained through previous experience in a municipal or construction industry environment.
• Completed or willingness to complete the Ontario Building Official Association Permit Administration Course and the Legal for Building Officials course.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, organizational, analytical, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Excellent computer skills including a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications including Sharepoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Marmak or other related permit tracking systems, mapping/GIS applications.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and consistently project a professional image. 
• Ability to provide a current and acceptable criminal record check.
• A valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's license in good standing and a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business. 

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Bracebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Questions regarding collection of information or accommodation should be directed to the Corporate Services Department at (705) 645-5264.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility.