Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment

The City of Niagara Falls is a dynamic and internationally renowned city with a prosperous business community and economic foundation anchored by tourism, manufacturing, retail and knowledge-based sectors. Located at one of the natural wonders of the world and in the heart North America’s most affluent consumer markets, we are linked to the world by extensive road, rail, air, water and telecommunication networks. With over 14 million visitors a year and a growing resident population of over 95,000, we invite you to discover why Niagara Falls is a premier place to live, work, and play.

Position: Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment

Type of Vacancy: CUPE Permanent

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm 4-day compressed work week option available (35 hour work week)

Work Location: Wayne Thomson Building (4343 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls)

Salary/Wage Range: $36.85 to $38.24 per hour

Closing Date: October 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Full details regarding the position are outlined below. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume at www.niagarafalls.ca/jobs. Applications must be submitted online and will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on October 8, 2024.

Position Summary:

Responsible for a wide variety of procurement activities and providing guidance and leadership on corporate policies and procedures to ensure the full procurement function is completed in compliance with public procurement requirements.

Responsible for:

1. Reviews and processes applications for minor variance, enlargement of legal non-conforming uses, change of use (similar/more compatible), clarification of general terms and consents (severance, easements, discharge of mortgage, etc.).
2. Writes notices, schedules meetings and prepares committee agendas, co-ordinates mailing lists according to procedures.
3. Analyzes applications and writes reports on minor variances, consents and other reportsfor the Committee, as assigned. Presentsreports to the Committee.
4. Implements Committee of Adjustment decisions, ensures conditions are fulfilled and issues clearances. Certifies survey of consent as final, stamps deeds and issues final certificate of consent. Processes appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
5. Provides procedural advice to the Committee of Adjustment and general public with respect to zoning by-law matters, legislative requirements, regulations and procedures verbal and in writing.
6. Creates, processes and maintains files for Committee of Adjustment applications. Records and transcribes minutes and decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. Processes all fees and disbursements for the Committee of Adjustment.
7. Assesses Building Permit Applications and development applications for small to medium scale projects and development applications and provides zoning compliance comments. Signs off on zoning matters for business and liquor licenses.
8. Responds to zoning inquiries, in writing, in person, or by telephone. Prepares Zoning Compliance Letters. Updates and maintains office consolidation of the zoning by-law.
9. Notarize affidavits, certificates and applications for Planning & Development and, as assigned, for the City.
10. Assumes the duties of the Zoning Administrator as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) year university degree in Geography or Planning.
• Designation related to Planning such as CIP, RPP and/or Completion of Primer on Planning Course an asset.
• At least one (1) year related experience in Planning and Development.
• Class “G” driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of municipal zoning by-laws, Committee of Adjustment procedures and relevant Planning Act legislation. General understanding of Official Plan as it relates to zoning by-lawinterpretation and Committee of Adjustment applications. Ability to read and interpret site drawings, surveys, architectural plans, legal descriptions and legislation.
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently within legislated guidelines and corporate policy.
• Works well under pressure and tight deadlines. Must regularly balance requests by applicants and deadlines in the Act.