Planning Clerk

By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region. Working with us means a great pension, benefits package and a supportive and collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.

Are you looking for a career opportunity in a fast-growing community? The City of Thorold is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in municipal planning. The Planning Clerk is an important contributor in the planning division supporting the division through a variety of administrative tasks, most importantly, holding the role of Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful work that helps shape our community.

Under the supervision of the Development Coordinator, the Planning Clerk performs administrative duties related to the Planning Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Process mail, daily cash receipts for Committee of Adjustments (COA) and maintain departmental petty cash
2. Book meetings and appointments as required
3. Accountable for the Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee process
4. Review and process invoices and undertake associated accounting duties
5. Maintain office supply inventory
6. File management including archiving of closed files
7. Respond to telephone and counter inquiries
8. Liaise with staff regarding planning files specific to COA applications
9. Provide administrative support to all departmental staff
10. Other related duties as assigned

Experience/Education

1. Minimum completion of a two (2) year college program in an Office Administration Program, or a combination of equivalent related education and relevant work experience
2. A minimum of two (2) years related work experience preferably in a public sector office environment. Some experience in organizing and directing work preferred
3. Have, or be willing to obtain, accreditation as an Accredited Committee Secretary Treasurer (ACST) through membership in the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment (COA) and Consent Authorities; and become a Commissioner of Oaths pertaining to Committee of Adjustment duties
4. Knowledge of the Committee of Adjustment procedures
5. Good verbal and written communication skills required