24-U050 - Support Clerk

The Township of Langley is home to approximately 150,000 residents, and is committed to providing diverse business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban atmosphere and rural beauty. As a progressive workplace, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, a municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career growth, among other benefits. Join our team and be a part of something great!

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Support Clerk to join our team of professionals in the Permits, Licences & Inspections Division. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Permits, Licences & Inspections Administration, in this unionized position you will provide a variety of support services to internal and external customers. This position will appeal to applicants who are detail oriented and committed to excellence in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process applications for various building permits issued through Permits, Licences & Inspections Division and forward applications to appropriate staff for review and approval
• Receive and classify business license applications according to categories; circulates inspection forms to other divisions and departments as appropriate
• Provide routine information related to the Zoning Bylaw and related information, and refer more complex enquiries to appropriate staff as required
• Assemble files and distribute reports to staff for further action
• Maintain and update a variety of computer files, manual files and retrieve information as required
• Complete a variety of tasks in support of the Permits, Licences & Inspections Division
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by commercial and accounting courses plus considerable related experience, preferably in a municipal environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Sound knowledge of modern business practices and procedures
• Ability to draft routine correspondence and format reports/documents and forms
• Knowledge of recordkeeping, billing, indexing and related clerical functions
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees in processing a variety of enquiries, complaints and related matters is required

Apply Now

Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.