This is an Employees-Only competition: You must be a current employee of the District of Saanich to be considered.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of B.C.’s most livable communities, blending urban and rural environments and located on southern Vancouver Island. We provide a collaborative and inclusive work environment, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth across diverse municipal operations.
The Inspection Services team is seeking a Permit Coordinator to coordinate and administer the Residential Building Permit process, including the facilitation of complete applications, processes, tracking permit applications and issuance of permits, to ensure departmental goals are met with respect to permit timelines and service standards. This position also involves the coordination of services with various staff within Inspection Services, other Municipal sections/divisions, external agencies and includes explaining the permit process to the public including Municipal regulations and technical details of architectural and building plans and deal with public with respect to permit process through phone and email inquiries.
Requirements include completion of Grade 12 plus one-year full time post-secondary educational program in Office, Business or Public Administration; One year full time post-secondary program in Architectural and Building Engineering Technology; Three years of administrative experience in a related administrative position including one year within a building/inspection work environment working with bylaw/regulatory documentation, information and terminology; An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidate will work, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).