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SalaryLocated just 30 minutes north of Toronto along Highway 404, East Gwillimbury (EG) is Canada’s fastest growing municipality* focused on modernization, innovation, and creativity. Those joining Team EG will help shape the future of the community. As an award-winning organization, EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!
Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the Building Branch Student is responsible for providing general support to the Building Standards Branch in the Development Services Department.
Key responsibilities include assisting with front counter, email, and telephone enquiries, building permit processing, and digitization and organization of files. Other responsibilities include assisting residents with technical elements of permit applications and assisting staff with the coordination of building permit applications and inspection requests.
Preferred candidates will have a post-secondary education in the Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Building Science fields. The candidate is able to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously with the public, elected officials, staff, other levels of government, and community organizations, both verbally and in writing. You also bring strong organizational skills, the abilities to maintain confidentiality, prioritize, and multi-task. Computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Chrome, and BlueBeam Revu are required.
This position will require in-office work which will be based on departmental requirements.
Hourly rate: $19.00/hour
Deadline for applications is February 5, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town of East Gwillimbury will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Town’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection.
