Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional looking to contribute to public safety? The City of Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Safety Codes Clerk to join our dynamic team within the Urban Planning and Economy department. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the efficient operation of our Safety Codes Section, ensuring vital administrative functions run smoothly to help keep our community safe.
As a Safety Codes Clerk, you will be the backbone of administrative support for the Safety Codes Section of Development Services. Your responsibilities will involve a diverse range of tasks, from filtering information and completing action items to liaising with City staff, external agencies, and Safety Codes officials. You will provide essential clerical and administrative services that contribute directly to the day-to-day operations, supporting permit inquiries, citizen services, and maintaining critical records. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
What will you do?
Handle ongoing permit inquiries, including reviewing and processing daily inspection activity files and reports, attaching documents to permits, and managing change of owner/applicant requests
Respond to citizen and customer inquiries via phone and email, assisting with inspection scheduling, inquiry follow-up, and requests for information
Provide accurate and timely responses to customer inquiries, including handling refund processes and permit cancellations
Verify customer files and assist with online account set-up and troubleshooting
Maintain and process delinquent records, reviewing and resolving permit files older than two years, and coordinating physical mail-outs of Permit Service Reports
Assign inspections as required
Support other departmental processes, including scheduling, facilitating meetings and events, processing operational and staff changes, and compiling meeting materials
Research and compile data and source documents for supervisor review
Take minutes for meetings within the section
Format and transfer SOPs, tool tips, and guides into the Knowledge Library
Qualifications
:Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade, including business subjects with emphasis on general office practices, or completion of an appropriate certificate program from an approved business school/college
2 years of general office experience
Skills required for success:
Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail while managing a heavy workload, adjusting priorities, dealing with changing priorities, and maintaining stable performance under pressure
Proactive problem-solver with the initiative to make sound decisions within established policies and procedures
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for successful collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
Proven ability to build and foster positive working relationships within a team and with external partners
Capacity for constructive conflict resolution
Demonstrated ability to continually improve processes, adapt to changes, and work independently through ambiguity
Professionalism with an ability to maintain high confidentiality
Drives results through keen analytical insight, decisive action, adept multitasking, and superior organizational capabilities
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Strong analytical, decision-making, multitasking, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Proficiency in Google applications
Alignment to our cultural commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Applicants may be tested
Conditions of Employment:
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
Work Environment:
Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits.
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