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Job summary

The Permit Centre Clerk is responsible for receiving and processing building permit applications and generating permit packages. They provide essential information and assistance to staff, customers, and external agencies.

Job details

Organization City of Nanaimo Region British Columbia Application Deadline October 2, 2026 before 16:30 Type Temporary Full-Time Category Permits & licences Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description Click here to view full screen Description The City of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Permit Centre Clerk. Under the direction of the Manager, Permit Centre & Business Licensing, the Permit Centre Clerk will receive and process building permit applications, generate permit packages and provide information and assistance to staff, customers, and external agencies. Requirements Applicants must have a minimum 6-month Office Administration training program from a recognized educational institution (e.g. VIU or Sprott Shaw), as well as a minimum of 1-year related clerical or customer service experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Salary & Benefits This is a CUPE bargaining unit position based on a 35-hour work week. The hourly wage is $38.28, increasing to $40.30 after 60 working days (Jan 2026 Rates). It is anticipated that this vacancy will be up to one year in duration. Contact Email: employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca Other Relevant Information Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials. To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca referencing the specific competition 26-98 by the application deadline. For detailed information on this position and for more information on our community, please visit our website at www.nanaimo.ca. The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs. From the same organization Records Supervisor, Police - City of Nanaimo 6 Oct, 2026 Fire Fighters - City of Nanaimo 2 Oct, 2026 Fire Training Technician - City of Nanaimo 24 Sep, 2026 MORE

What you’ll do

The Permit Centre Clerk is responsible for receiving and processing building permit applications and generating permit packages. They provide essential information and assistance to staff, customers, and external agencies.

Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum 6-month Office Administration training program from a recognized institution. At least one year of related clerical or customer service experience is required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Office Administration · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Office Administration
• Customer Service
• Clerical Support
• Permit Processing
• Data Entry
• Communication

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support