About Brockton:
Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen river, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!
About the Position:
The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the 8-month contract position of Municipal Services Coordinator. Reporting to the Building and Planning Manager/CBO, the Municipal Services Coordinator will use strong organizational skills to work with Municipal Staff, Engineers, and many outside agencies and authorities to advance, track and document many development projects and conduct initial review. This employee will assist the Manager to guide and liaison with Developers to assist with intake throughout the Building and Planning process, assist with the preparation of site plan agreements, adherence to subdivision agreements for plans of subdivision, plans of condominiums and site plans. This position will also provide support and administration to the Fire Chief and Brockton Regional Training Centre.
Primary Responsibilities (Building and Planning):
- Respond to general inquiries and complaints from residents, applicants, developers, staff, and Council related to policy and zoning inquires, urban design projects, and any other general inquiry.
- Provide education and awareness of building and planning legislation, regulations, standards, by-laws and other applicable requirements.
- Maintain detailed records of inquiries.
- Maintain detailed records of development meetings.
- Assist in office procedure, filing and records management to ensure efficient operation of the department.
- Provide intake support to the department and complete review as required.
- Liaise, consult and assist as required with Municipal Staff, Engineers, and many outside agencies and authorities, County Land Use Planners as required to conduct review, provide advice, and advance development projects.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of development plans, programs, policy and procedure for carrying out the Municipality’s general policies related to department matters.
- Assist in developing policy for the consistent interpretation and administration of the department.
- Assists in the development, administration, maintenance and monitoring or development agreements.
- Performs as required on-site development inspections in all weather conditions to ensure compliance with regulations and the Municipalities Infrastructure Design standards and compliance to agreements.
- Preparation of Council reports as required by the Manager.
first point of contact for building and planning department to funnel inquiries appropriately. - Technical and working knowledge of legislation, regulations, codes of practice, bylaws and policies that affect municipal building services.
- Provide building permit application intake services and reviews to ensure completeness of application at time of submission including collection of building permit fees.
Primary Responsibilities (Regional Training Centre Administration):
- Assist Director of Fire and Emergency Services in administering, promoting and scheduling courses for the Centre.
- Performs general administrative duties related to the Centre including but not limited to general data entry, records keeping, compiles statistical data, composes letters, emails, memos and forms.
- Provides quality customer service to Regional Training Center staff, instructors and students including answering complaints, questions, suggestions and inquiries.
- Assist in assigning and coordinating instructors for the scheduled courses.
- Assists in preparing and distributing course related material to the instructors and students.
- Responsible for collecting and reconciling fees associated with the courses.
- Responsible for the Centre’s advertising and marketing and acts as website administrator for the Centre, posting website and social media content.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Minimum 2 years' related experience within a municipal administrative office or department, professional office considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience successfully managing a broad range of complex and high-profile development applications and projects with multidisciplinary issues and extensive community engagement.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required to liaise, consult with, and provide information to a wide range of stakeholders through the formulation of policy documents and development application review processes.
- Exceptional organizational, project management, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with an ability to interact and provide guidance among the public, outside agencies and the private sector.
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills are required (preferably Microsoft Office Suite); familiarity with computer assisted mapping (GIS) software programs is an asset.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in handling matters of a confidential or politically sensitive nature, and to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously in all aspects of the position; to work effectively at fostering good rapport and cooperative working relationships; and to champion the corporate mission and values.
- Possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence in good standing. Knowledge of Planning Act, Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, applicable By-laws, Building and Zoning By-Laws considered an asset.
- Continued education and professional development to maintain knowledge of changing regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret mapping, site plans, building plans, blueprints and construction drawings and specifications considered an asset.
- Degree or diploma in planning, architecture or engineering, political science or experience in law an asset.
- Full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian, Institute of Planners (CIP) or Registered Professional Planner (RPP) is considered an asset.
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What we offer you:
- 8-month contract (May to end of December)
- Rate of pay between $31.95 - $37.38 / hour depending on qualifications and experience.
- 35 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm.
- Comprehensive health benefits package.
- Enrolment in OMERS pension plan.
- Development opportunities though training or continuous learning.
Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
Applications:
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a professional, positive team environment please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned via the online form, e-mail or regular mail by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.