Engineering Clerk/Assistant Approving Officer, Term

POSTING TYPE: InternalPOSITION TYPE:Term, until December 31, 2027, or return of incumbentHOURS OF WORK: 35-hour work week, as per schedule
HOURLY RATE: $40.9890 to $42.89 per hour, Pay Grade 8 - Schedule "A" Inside Employees

POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Director of Engineering with support from the Building Inspection Supervisor and Manager of Planning, the Engineering Clerk/Assistant Approving Officer is responsible for the performance of all requisite work associated with the issuance of building permits and preparation of draft preliminary layout approval (PLA) letters for new subdivisions for review and consideration by City Approving Officer, completion and review of building permit entries into the City's tracking and data entry system (M.A.I.S.), arranging payment of application and pick-up. The incumbent must possess a thorough and broad knowledge of the British Columbia Building Code in order to facilitate building permit applications and processes and a thorough knowledge of the City of Cranbrook Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Land Titles Legislation respecting the role and duties of an approving officer in British Columbia, the Official Community Plan, Local Government Act and all internal procedures necessary to assist with inquiries, coordination, organization and processing/scheduling of building inspections, subdivision applications, preparation of draft preliminary layout approval conditions.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in land development or land use planning or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Plan Checker
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Demonstrate excellent report writing skills
• Proven public relations skills
• Ability to interpret building and site plans
• Ability to read and interpret legal maps and plans
• Ability to perform somewhat complex mathematical calculations
• Demonstrated AutoCAD knowledge and ability to use to develop land use plans, standard drawings, etc.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of current B.C. Building and Plumbing Codes
• Excellent knowledge of Land Titles Act
• Working knowledge of municipal bylaws
• Thorough knowledge of zoning bylaws and other land use regulations and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in the operation of personal computers and software, in particular Microsoft Office Suite and simple mapping software in a network environment
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting in the English language and to deal courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with other employees and the public.
• Ability to organize work schedule and to meet deadlines and priorities
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routine, but also to remain flexible.
• Bondable
• Criminal Record Check

CLOSING DATE 04/21/2026