Job Description

Division: Community Services

Department: Building Standards

Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 24 months.

Closing Date: 01/26/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 59

Posting: 4905

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Business Manager, this position supervises a team of experienced customer service personnel. This supervisor is the main point of contact for inquiries regarding complex building related permit inquiries, and responsible for the efficient coordination of plan reviews within the Building Standards Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, organizes, assigns work to, and performs the duties of, staff engaged in the processing of building permits, occupancy permits, building encroachments, and civic addressing including changes to the site database. Acts as the main point of contact for customers in responding to and resolving complex permitting issues or concerns within and across inter-departmental permitting and licensing programs. Supervises and assists staff in resolving issues related to permitting processes, which may involve delegating inquiries to appropriate program designate and ensuring coordination and consultation with other civic departments to identify and resolve issues is completed. Works with the Business Manager to help identify, analyze and document gaps that exist between current and desired service delivery processes. Common themes will be identified that will provide opportunities for staff training and/or simplification, automation and integration of services and systems. Interviews and assists with selection of customer service staff, and completes performance appraisals. Provides training for direct reports and permit systems users related to department programs and services. Maintains ongoing relationships and open dialogue with internal review groups to facilitate efficient permitting processes. Prepares a variety of periodic statistical reports illustrating construction activity and related information. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

Grade 12 education. Graduation from a two-year, post-secondary engineering technology program or business college. Five years' progressively responsible work within the building construction industry, or with building and development permitting practices in a municipal environment, two years of which have been in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Considerable knowledge of current business practices and processes related to the coordination and approval of building and development permits. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to various individuals and groups, including owners, contractors and designers. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of assigned staff including the preparation and delivery of performance appraisals. Demonstrated ability to lead and support staff in resolving complex issues with internal and external customers while meeting or exceeding service standards when interacting with customers. Effectively implement change and support and involve staff through change transitions. Supervise and support staff in working together collaboratively, fostering teamwork and inclusion and cultivating relationships. Ability to interpret, and to make decisions in accordance with, established policies and procedures. Ability to understand and navigate construction drawings and utilize drafting, permit processing, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workflow management and drafting software). High level of skill in word processing, spreadsheet, workflow software and ability to quickly learn new software in alignment with advancements in industry software as well as ERP advancements.

Weekly Hours:

36.67

Salary Range:

$75,132.24 to $82,833.60 CAD

per annum

(2026 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City