Land Development Clerk

Land Development Clerk

(Full-Time)

Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services Department

Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Land Development, you will assist management in the efficient operation of the Department through reliable performance in typing, clerical and receptionist duties; observing and complying with municipal policies and ensuring the safety and security of confidential material pertaining to the Department's operation.

Job Duties

• Process moderately complex and familiar phases of work governed by established routine, procedures and policies;
• Required to process a variety of forms, correspondence and related material from copies, rough drafts or by general instructions for the processing of land development applications including subdivisions, servicing agreements, latecomer agreements, restrictive covenants and security deposits;
• The incumbent shall be responsible for maintaining and updating all property and related records as routine updates are received from the Land Titles Office;
• Provide front-line assistance and information to the public at the receptionist counter and over the telephone as required. The incumbent will assist others in the processing of all other department applications, including but not limited to, receiving and issuing all servicing and highway access permits, building permits and burning permits; file forms, reports, documents and related material and perform other clerical tasks;
• Able to perform other related duties as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision in accordance with established routine, and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Director

Are you the one we’re looking for?

• Must have a minimum one year post secondary studies in legal conveyancing or 5 years experience in land conveyancing;
• Knowledgeable of the functions, methods, rules, procedures and regulations of the operation;
• Good knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation;
• Good knowledge of modern business office practices and procedures;
• Able to perform arithmetic calculations and computations;
• Able to type accurately;
• Able to authoritatively process a variety of calls, complaints and inquiries and provide information and assistance to the public on procedural, regulatory and related matters accurately and completely;
• Able to perform clerical assignments with minimum supervision;
• Able to be polite, courteous and tactful in dealing with the public and be neat and presentable in appearance;
• Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment;
  • Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for this unionized position and a great work environment.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $36.63 (2026 rate).

How to Apply

Job Title: Land Development Clerk (Full Time)

Competition Number: 2026-56

Closing Date: July 23, 2026, at 4:30pm

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Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : Experience an asset