Planning services technician 2
City of Calgary’s Development, Business and Building Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Planning services technician 2. City of Calgary’s Development, Business and Building Services Department oversees urban development and growth within the city. It provides services such as building permits, business licenses, and land use planning. It streamlines processes and supports sustainable growth. Its role is vital in fostering a safe, vibrant, and thriving urban environment. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Calgary
Department: Development, Business and Building Services
Position: Planning services technician 2
No of Vacancies: 8
Salary: $38.92 – $52.07 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Regular/Temporary/Permanent
Union: CUPE Local 38
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week May work a non-standard 40 hour work week during peak season
Job ID: 310854
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completed 2-year diploma in Planning, Architectural Technology and Civil Engineering Technology
Experience: Candidates should have at least 1 year of customer service experience involving direct public contact
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with team members and internal or external customers
- The candidates should excel in service-oriented roles, demonstrating tact and courtesy in interactions with the public
- The candidates should be prepared to work primarily in a front-counter service environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess at least one of the following educational qualifications and experiences, a completed 1-year certificate in Applied Land Use Planning, Construction, Business, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in development, building and safety, or a closely related customer service environment, including 1 year as a Planning Services Technician 1 or equivalent
- The candidates should completed a degree in Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design and Drafting, or a related field, with at least 1 year of customer service experience involving direct public contact
- The candidates should have completed intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- The candidates should possess working knowledge and understanding of land use bylaws and business licensing
- The candidates should have experience reading blueprints, and completion of a blueprint reading course
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to perform preliminary reviews of development and building permits by assessing blueprints and documents submitted both in person and online
- The candidates should be able to assist property owners, developers, builders, and businesses in determining required applications and guiding them through the permit and licensing process
- The candidates should be able to conduct bylaw checks to ensure proposals, applications, and Real Property Reports comply with applicable land use bylaws
- The candidates should be able to interpret and educate customers about current and previous land use bylaws
- The candidates should be able to review customer business license requests to determine appropriate license types and ensure adherence to land use and business license bylaws
- The candidates should be able to respond to customer and citizen inquiries, requests, and complaints regarding various bylaws through multiple channels, including in person, telephone, and web chat
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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