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Permit Coordinator
@ City of Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario
Overview
The City of Peterborough is hiring a Permit Coordinator to support the building permit review process with intake, technical communications, permit records and applicant support. The work covers screening communications, checking applications for completeness, maintaining the ICI Permit Drawing Archive, and backup permit counter support. The position is paid at $32.13 per hour under CUPE 126 Job Class 6, and the posting closes Friday, November 13th at 11:59pm.
Pay:
$32.13 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Screen and prioritize communications for Plans Examiners
- Review permit applications for completeness
- Manage the ICI Permit Drawing Archive and tracking systems
- Provide backup permit counter support and communicate fees
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in office administration, legal administration or related
- Up to one year related experience
- Knowledge of construction practice and the Ontario Building Code
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Office administration, Legal administration |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Peterborough
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Position Summary
The Permit Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and customer service support for the building permit review process. The position supports Plans Examiners and Permit Technicians by coordinating permit application intake, managing technical communications, maintaining permit records and archives, and assisting applicants throughout the permitting process.
Responsibilities include screening and prioritizing communications for Plans Examiners; reviewing permit applications and submissions for completeness; conducting research and obtaining additional technical information from applicants and design professionals; managing the ICI Permit Drawing Archive and associated tracking systems; and providing backup permit counter support by responding to customer inquiries, communicating permit fees, and directing clients to applicable permit requirements and documentation.
Qualifications and Other Pertinent Details:
Requires the completion of a college diploma in office admin, legal administration or related along with up to one year related experience, including knowledge of construction practice, the Ontario Building Code and the application process. Familiarity with the Ontario Fire Code and local development policies would be considered an asset. This position requires excellent communication skills with a focus on quality customer service. Requires the ability to work well with a variety of different staff in a team environment. Attention to detail, follow up and research skills are also required in addition to strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Compensation
CUPE 126 - Job Class 6
$32.13 per hour
Advertisement Closing Date
Friday, November 13th at 11:59pm
Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy
The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services, and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People and Culture if you require an accommodation.
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