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Job Summary

Under supervision of the Development Review Manager, this position provides technical and interpretive customer service involving the review and approval of a variety of development permit applications under the provision of The Zoning Bylaw and The Planning and Development Act.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review of development permit applications, including highly complex development applications such as Direct Control District applications. 
• Advises applicants verbally and in writing of specific items of non-compliance with the Zoning Bylaw, and negotiates with applicants to achieve bylaw compliance. 
• Approves and issues development permits accordingly and prepares and issues letters denying applications including the reasons for denial. 
• Reviews subdivision, rezoning, discretionary use, and condominium applications for compliance with the Zoning Bylaw and other municipal requirements.
• Responds to complex development related inquiries and provides accurate and consistent zoning interpretations to developers, architects, engineers, designers and the general public.
• Maintains effective relationships with members of the development industry;
• Maintains application file systems and records;
• Compiles and organizes statistical information on development applications and related revenues, and prepares information reports, including recommendations on policy and programs.
• Provides technical advice in the preparation of Zoning Bylaw amendments.
• Assists with the preparation of materials in connection with development permit appeals to the Development Appeals Board and the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.
• Assists with the Legalizing Existing Suites (LES) program. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in Planning Technology, Architectural Technology or related discipline with five years' experience in the application and enforcement of Zoning Bylaw regulations OR a Degree in Planning or related discipline and three years' experience in the application and enforcement of Zoning Bylaw regulations.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of city planning.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal bylaws and provincial regulations pertaining to land use planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the public, the development industry, professionals in various fields, and other civic staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems and manage conflicts in a positive and timely manner.
• Ability to make clear decisions in a prompt and consistent manner.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office software. 

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Deputy City Clerk, Director of Information Governance, this position is responsible for the maintenance of the City Clerk’s Office records and bylaw processes. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the City Clerk’s Office records and information management system. Responsible for filing item packages and emails related to council or the department following Standing Policy Committee (SPC) and Council meetings.
• Prepares consolidated bylaws for distribution and ensures they are accessible to the public, employees, and council members in both digital and physical formats.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all bylaw amendments, consolidations, and repeals. Ensures all documentation is accurately filed and accessible.
• Process statutory declarations, Ministry approvals and ISC registrations
• Analyzes and identifies records to determine appropriate classification and retention
• Assists with policy amendments.
• Monitors and responds to incoming general inquiries from the public and providing accurate and timely information, including management of the City Clerk’s webmail.
• Assists with research and reference requests.
• Provides administrative support to the Deputy City Clerk, Director of Information Governance.
• Assists with the training of new staff, as required.
• Participates in ongoing records and information management training and education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Graduation from a business college or one year post-secondary business related certificate, including specific records and information management courses.
• Three year’s progressively responsible office-related experience, including records and information management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of record and information management concepts, policies and procedures and research techniques.
• Knowledge of The Cities Act, The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant legislation, including municipal bylaws pertaining to the management of municipal records, access to information and protection of privacy.
• Demonstrated understanding of bylaw amendments and related concepts for bylaw consolidation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally an in writing.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization of function of City departments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Skill in operation of office equipment, including a computer with word-processing and electronic records and information management software.

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Job Summary

Under the Supervision of the Revenue Systems Coordinator, this position performs a variety of clerical duties in the Revenue Systems section.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enters and records data related to parking tickets issued, payments, authorized cancellations and changes, animal licenses, sundry accounts receivable invoices, payments, credit memos, and returned mail.
• Prepares batches of, verifies and records data related to parking tickets issued, payments, authorized cancellations and changes and S.A.R. invoices, payments and credit memos.
• Researches and responds to inquiries related to the Revenue Systems Section data, including dealing with external agencies, other civic employees, and the public.
• Opens, sorts and distributes incoming mail from the night depository, the Corporate mailroom and various remittance agencies.
• Verifies payments against remittance slips to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Batches and balances payments and payment stubs, e.g. utilities, taxes and parking tickets.
• Processes payments using computerized remittance-processing equipment.
• Reconciles totals posted to computer systems with control totals recorded and researches any discrepancies.
• Researches payments where information is missing and completes and forwards the necessary documentation.
• Contacts the public, orally and in writing, regarding payments received that are incorrect or incomplete and maintains the required control documentation
• Acts as back up cashier, when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized, one year, post-secondary business related program.
• Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
• Two years' related office experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of business English and mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to make decisions/ problem solving in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage several concurrent priorities.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and participate effectively as a team member and to adapt to changes in scheduling, procedures and office equipment.
• Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with the public and civic employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally an in writing.
• Ability to handle large amounts of cash and follow cash security procedures
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.

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Under supervision of the Manager, Customer Services, this position provides clerical support to the Planning and Development Department and oversees records maintenance of the Department’s Information and Records Management System.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the Department’s Information and Records Management System.
• Assists with evaluating solutions for improvements in the Department’s Records and Information Management procedures and processes.  
• Assists with establishing goals and priorities, setting standards, and evaluating effectiveness of the operation to achieve greater efficacy of services to ensure the achievement of operational, administrative and legislative requirements.
• Analyzes and identifies Department records to determine appropriate classification and retention.
• Assists with administrative tasks related to requests for information under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, including the management of confidential information and records pertaining to the requests.
• Assists staff with training and use of the electronic records and information management software and other day to day records and information related matters.
• Scans, edits and indexes all documentation. Maintains proper filing system of documents according to the corporate filing policy.
• Types, formats and processes a variety of Department correspondence, manuals and reports, from written copy and electronic sources.
• Participates in continuing records management education, e.g., Association of Records Managers and Administrators seminars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a recognized business college.
• Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
• Three years' diversified and progressively responsible office experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the terminology used in building design and construction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.