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WIPD - Employment Opportunity

Posted: 11/21/2024

Part-time assistant EMPLOYER: Western Interlake Planning District OFFICE LOCATION: St. Laurent, Mb Full Job Description The Assistant Office Administrator will assist with duties such as receiving and examining various forms of proposed and existing development applications including but not limited to development permits, re-zonings, subdivisions, variances, conditional uses, etc. to determine compliance with respective zoning by-laws, development agreements and development plans. The AOA will interpret zoning and development by-laws, investigate property history and perform zoning analysis in order to process a development proposal, and perform other duties as assigned. As the Assistant Office Administrator, you will: • Receive and examine various forms of development applications to verify compliance with the respective zoning by-laws, development/zoning agreements. Investigate property history, use GIS programs and perform zoning analysis to process the application. • Work with the building inspector to approve plans and issue building/development permits. • Provide information to the general public, professionals, developers, contractors, other levels of government, and perform other duties as assigned. • Work closely with staff and council from member Municipalities in the Western Interlake Planning District. • Provide advice and information to Municipal Councils and Administration. • Provide general administrative support to the Board of the Planning District. Your education and qualifications include: • Experience applying/interpreting zoning by-laws (preferred). • Knowledge and/or experience working with or for a Municipality or Planning District. • Knowledge and experience with GIS would be an asset. • Understanding in land development process would be an asset. • Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications would be an asset. • Ability to read legal descriptions of properties and to identify the property on zoning maps. • Ability to comprehend and interpret by-laws, agreements, and to convey such information to architects, developers, contractors and the general public. • Written communication skills with the ability to prepare concise and accurate correspondence. • Verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to others. • Ability to work in a multi-task environment. Please note that all training will be provided. Salary will be based on the successful applicant’s qualifications, education and experience. To apply for this opportunity send your resume to: wipd@mymts.net or drop off at the Western Interlake Planning District office at #16 Veterans Memorial Rd in the Recreation Centre, St. Laurent, Mb, during regular office hours. The deadline to apply is December 13th, 2024. Start date TBD.