MINJobs posting: General Operations Clerk
September 21, 2025
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General Operations Clerk

Organization:
City of Surrey
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
January 31, 2016 before 16:30
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Planning & development
Description
The General Operations Clerk performs varied and complex clerical duties and technical work related to a broad range of matters within the Building, Planning and Engineering departments. The work requires considerable knowledge of department functions, procedures and policies and familiarity with City by-laws and their applications to such functions.

Applicants under consideration will:

• Have strong customer service and communication skills to provide information to a variety of stakeholders on building, planning and engineering matters.

• Have knowledge in basic civil engineering, land use planning fundamentals and be familiar with the BC Building Code and construction all in order to assist in the preparation and/or processing of permits, applications, agreements and other legal instruments and documents.

• Practice high attention to detail and demonstrate accuracy.

• Use coaching and mentorship skills to help train other staff.

• Have the ability to problem solve and use judgment to make sound decisions both technical and non-technical alike.

• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment and be able to effectively manage time and a heavy workload.

Requirements

Applicants under consideration will possess the following:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Courses totaling a minimum of nine (9) credits in either building/construction, planning, and/or civil engineering.
• Two (2) years of related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Salary & Benefits

Salary with Benefits

Contact
City of Surrey
14245 56th Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada V3X 3A2
Other relevant information
Please apply online to www.surreycareers.ca