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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Term (1 Year)

Scope

The Planning and Development Department is currently looking for a General Operations Clerk (GOC) to their team. The General Operations Clerk performs wide-ranging and complex clerical duties and technical work related to a broad range of matters within the Building, Planning and Engineering departments. The work requires considerable knowledge of department functions, procedures and policies and familiarity with City by-laws and their applications to such functions.

Responsibilities

- Use strong customer service and communication skills to provide information to a variety of stakeholders on building, planning and engineering matters.
- Use knowledge in basic civil engineering,



land use planning fundamentals and the BC Building Code and construction in order to assist in the preparation and/or processing of permits, applications, agreements and other legal instruments and documents.
- Practice high attention to detail and demonstrate accuracy. Use coaching and mentorship skills to help train other staff.
- Make sound decisions, both technical and non-technical alike.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Completion of Grade 12.
- Courses totaling a minimum of nine (9) credits in either building/construction, planning, and/or civil engineering.
- Two (2) years of related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$37.23

Step 2 (6 Months)

$38.25

Step 3 (18 Months)

$39.34

Step 4 (30 Months)

$40.61

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until September 14, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

📌 General Operations Clerk (Surrey)
🏢 City of Surrey
📍 Surrey