DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, develops, implements and coordinates effective secretarial, clerical, and administrative procedures for the Development Services Department, and performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, and administrative tasks for the Planning, Mapping, and Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control Divisions of the Development Services Department. Also provides reception for the Public Works Department responding to and directing public inquiries both by telephone and in person.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Secondary school graduation;
• Minimum of five years’ related experience;
• Experience in legal or Court system, and in dealing with land transactions and contracts;
• Experience in the preparation of legal documents such as covenants, right-of-way agreements, notices on title, etc.;
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of municipal bylaw structure and contents;
• Ability to operate related equipment;
• Computer experience, preferably in a Windows environment with Word, Excel and BC Online;
• Accurate typing speed of 60 w.p.m.
• Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments without supervision;
• Demonstrated time and project management abilities to meet deadlines and manage a large volume of work with ever changing priorities in a flexible manner, often under pressure;
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers and the public, using demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, in order to convey information and explain technical and procedural matters;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence.
  The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job

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