Clerk B - Permit Clerk

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg seeks a Clerk B - Permits Clerk to provide customer service and clerical support in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities include processing permits, handling customer inquiries, and administrative tasks requiring strong organizational and communication skills. This temporary full-time position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate files and records.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to type accurately at 20 w.p.m.

Responsibilities

• Process trade/special permits applications and refunds.
• Respond to internal/external customer enquiries.
• Administer public notices and placements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Education

One year experience in administrative support

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Recruitment Details

Clerk B - Permits Clerk

Department: Planning, Property and Development Department

Designated Work Location: Unit 31 – 30 Fort Street – Hybrid

Position Type: Temporary, full-time – Up to 6 months with possibility for extension

Salary: $1,798.30 - $2,105.55 bi-weekly

Posting No: 125941

Closing Date: June 13, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Permit Intake and Issuance, the Clerk B - Permits Clerk is responsible for providing customer service both in person and over the telephone as well as providing general clerical support to the Permits Branch. Based on operational requirements, duties will vary and may include permit tracking, assistant cashier functions, data entry of permit applications and other assignments consistent with the classification. The position requires a strong team player to work with the staff to ensure support and collaboration.

As The Clerk B - Permits Clerk, You Will

• Process trade/special permits applications and refunds.
• Respond to internal/external customer enquiries and ensures notification to appropriate staff.
• Administer public notices and placements.
• Perform miscellaneous duties.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• One (1) year experience providing administrative support including maintaining accurate files and records.
• Experience with MS Office applications including MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, internal and external stakeholders.
• Well written communication skills including correspondence with customers and completing reports.
• Ability to type accurately at 20 w.p.m.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with limited supervision, and handle a variety of assignments as necessary.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks .
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Employee Group: CUPE

Position Reports To: Supervisor of Permit Intake and Issuance

• Applicants will be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
  
  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.