The City of Winkler’s Planning & Permitting Department plays an important role in Winkler’s growth and sustainability by guiding the development of land and buildings within city limits. We are looking for a well-organized, analytically minded team player with excellent interpersonal skills to join us as a Permit Clerk I!

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Planning & Permitting Manager, the Permit Clerk I assists the department by being the first point-of-contact for the public who have questions about permit and by-law requirements, supporting the department with administrative tasks and residential permit applications.

Job Duties include

- Assist with public inquiries in person, over the phone, and by email.
- Receive, review and process permit applications for completeness.
- Calculate, invoice and receive permit fees.
- Administer service requests
- Administer and process City of Winkler’s residential permit requirements for: Lot grading applications, Water and sewer applications, Driveway applications, Utility Line Assignment & Excavation applications, Demolition & Relocation applications, Sign permit applications, Home based business/industry applications, and other applications.
- Escalates complex or non-routine permit matters to senior staff
- Update assessments online in Manitoba Municipal Online (MMO).
- Provide administrative support to the Planning, Engineering, and Public Works & Facilities Departments: Organize meetings, Take minutes for general meetings, Maintain accurate records and documentation for all planning and development activities, and prepare monthly and annual reports
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Need

Minimum Requirements

- Grade XII education or equivalent training and experience.




- Previous experience in a municipal or legal environment is considered an asset. Relevant post-secondary education is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be a Team Player.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Aptitude for analytical work.
- Familiarity in the use of Microsoft 365 programs, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Attention to detail and aptitude for understanding forms and applications.
- Understands and appreciates the importance of following proper processes and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Details

- Full-time (37.5hrs/week).
- Mostly indoor office work that is sedentary but could include walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, manual dexterity, visual acuity.
- Hazards associated with sitting and prolonged use of keyboard, mouse, and computer monitors.
- Wage range from $21.45/hr to $26.37/hr depending on qualifications.
- Employer matched benefits plans, including life, dependent life, LTD, and AD&D; insurance, extended health advantages, pension benefits, and more!

Want to apply? Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application!

Application Deadline:

- Submit your application by August 24th at 8:30am.

We appreciate all applications. However, only those considered for interviews will be contacted. As an employer, we are committed to the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we can find an arrangement that fits both our needs in the selection process.

📌 Permit Clerk I (Winkler)
🏢 City of Winkler
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