Permit Coordinator (Employees Only)

Competition Number: 25299

Category: Protective Services

Job Title: Permit Coordinator (Employees Only)

Department: Legislative & Protective Services - Inspection Services

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Position

Salary: This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $40.73 per hour (2024 rate) and an excellent benefits package.

Posted Date: November 27, 2025

Closing Date: December 9, 2025

Last Modified: November 27, 2025, 3:40 pm

Status: Open

Description:

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).

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence at accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.

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