Current site: SarniaCareers.com

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time permanent "Development Services Coordinator."

• Assist and/or fill the role of Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment when designated to do so.
• Provide front-line customer service for the department, directing in-person, phone, and email inquiries.
• Attend evening Committee of Adjustment meetings when required
• Providing business and administrative support to the Building and Planning Department.
• Able to establish and maintain effective positive working relationships within and outside of the organization and department; maintaining good working relationships with elected and appointed officials; representatives of local boards and members of the public and other levels of government as well the private development industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and public relations skills, with a focus on customer service excellence by adhering to the Municipality’s Customer Service Standard policy.
• Complete work order and zoning information letters.
• Circulation of planning related notices, circulations of applications to internal / external agencies, manage requests to participate in public meetings.
• Responsible for the administration of the Community Improvement Plan, including responding to inquiries, assisting completion of applications, processing applications, managing CIP Committee meetings, preparing reports to Council, including annual reports.
• Completion of annual and semi-annual performance measure statistics related to department activities
• Coordinate with the County to respond to street addressing requests, maintain Municipal street name list.   
• Complete research in support of building and planning matters.
• Responsible for fee intake and processing refund requests, deposits.
• Ability to work successfully with a team or independently.
• Ability to consistently maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Assist in the preparation of development agreements
• Update and maintain all planning and building permit applications.
• Process planning and building permit application fees, securities and deposits.
• Filing, data base management, preparation of maps, brochures, etc.
• Assist with graphic design, website development, social media as requested.
• Create and update GIS / AutoCAD.
• Commissioner for Taking Oaths.
• Capacity to effectively manage multiple, concurrent priorities in a fast paced environment
• Willing to attend meetings outside normal work hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• College Diploma or University Degree in a Planning or Planning related program (i.e. Urban Design, Planning, Planning Technician, Geography etc.)
• 1 to 2 years work experience in municipal/private land use planning / building field or other similar type field
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT) would be an asset
• Proficiency in computer software such as computer assisted design (CAD), geographical information systems (GIS), graphic design, and database software.
• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms
• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario’s land use planning system, and the Ontario Building Code
• Understands and works within the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and any Municipal policies and procedures.
• Sound judgment and professional tact to gain cooperation and compliance from the general public, contractors, and industry professionals
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the Planning Act and planning related legislation and policies
• Must have a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment
• Must be legally authorized in Canada