If you are customer service driven and enjoy working as part of a team, the District of Saanich has an opportunity for you. The Senior Planning Clerk provides advanced clerical and administrative support to the Supervisor-Planning Administration which is integral to the efficient operation of the Planning Department. This position is responsible for guiding the application of administrative procedures, spearheading process improvements, and acting as vital resource for specialized planning applications. Other duties involve acting as a subject matter expert for related applications; generating, formatting and proofreading reports, letter, memos, permits, forms and other materials from rough draft to final copy; designing and creating databases using municipal database programs for data input, output, and the collation of information and statistics.
The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline driven environment where multitasking, accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Previous local government or land development experience is an asset.
Requirements include: grade 12 or equivalent plus a certificate in office or business administration; two years of experience in an administrative capacity within a planning or municipal setting; experience or training in standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and internet; familiarity with standard computer applications and graphic design software; demonstrated ability in customer service and handling financial transactions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.