Permit Clerk

City of Winkler’s; Winkler; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Permit Clerk in Winkler to join its Planning & Permitting Department. This position involves coordinating various permit applications, assisting with regulatory compliance, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have a Grade XII education, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of Microsoft 365 tools. The role offers a wage range from $22.51/hr to $30.68/hr based on experience and qualifications, and operates in a mostly indoor office environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a municipal or legal environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work integrity and confidentiality.
• Full-time availability, with mostly sedentary office work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public hearings and applications for variances and re-zoning.
• Administer business and driver-for-hire licence applications and renewals.
• Process permit requirements for lot grading and water applications.
• Provide administrative support to other departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of regulatory processes

Interpersonal skills

Experience with Microsoft 365

Education

Grade XII education or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Permit Clerk Employer: City of Winkler’s Location: Winkler Application Deadline: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

PERMIT CLERK

The City of Winkler’s Planning & Permitting Department plays an important role in Winkler’s growth and sustainability by guiding the development of land and buildings within city limits. We are looking for a well‑organized, analytically minded team player with excellent interpersonal skills to join us as a Permit Clerk!

What You’ll Do

Reporting to our Planning and Permitting Manager, the Permit Clerk is part of a team that processes various applications, communicates with the public about permitting and by‑law requirements, and supports the department with administrative tasks.

Job Duties include:

• Coordinate public hearings, applications and approvals for variances, conditional use, re‑zoning, and other related duties.
• Administer business licence and vehicle and driver‑for‑hire licence applications, approvals & renewals.
• Administer and process City of Winkler’s permit requirements for lot grading, water and sewer applications, driveway applications, and related tasks.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements according to legislation (Planning Act & Municipal Act) and City of Winkler’s by‑laws.
• Draft by‑law amendments and council documents.
• Prepare zoning memorandums, verification of use letters, due diligence requests, development agreements (including encroachment agreements and easement agreements), and reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the Planning and Engineering Departments by organizing meetings, taking minutes, preparing documents, maintaining records.
• Assist with public inquiries in person, over the phone, and by email.
• There are additional duties on the full job description and other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Need

• Grade XII education or equivalent training.
• Previous experience in a municipal or legal environment is considered an Asset.
• Intermediate expertise in the use of Microsoft 365 programs, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel.
• Attention to detail and aptitude for understanding forms.
• Understands and appreciates the importance of following proper processes.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work integrity and confidentiality.
• Full‑time (37.5 hrs/week).
• Mostly indoor office work that is sedentary but could include walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, manual dexterity, visual requirements.
• Hazards associated with sitting and prolonged use of keyboard, mouse, and computer monitors.
• Wage from $22.51/hr to $30.68/hr depending on experience and qualifications.

Want to apply? Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application!

Application Deadline: Submit your application by January 12th at 8:30 am.

We appreciate all applications. However, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

As an employer, we are committed to the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we can find an arrangement that fits both our needs in the selection process.