Posted On

May 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Ends On

May 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Permit Intake Clerk

Job Posting ID:

26E-30

Department & Division:

Building Services

Job Type & Duration:

Temporary, Indefinite

Salary:

$31.53 per hour

Hours Of Work:

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Environment:

Unionized

Number Of Positions Open:

1

Type Of Vacancy:

Leave Replacement

AI Disclosure:

The City does not make use of Artificial Intelligence in the hiring process.

With a population of approximately 53,000, North Bay is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centres such as Toronto and Ottawa, North Bay is a progressive community well positioned for growth.

Join our team and create your future with the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.

The Corporation of the City of North Bay is currently seeking applications for the position of Permit Intake Clerk.

The successful incumbents will work under the direction of the Plan Examiner, receives and reviews building permit applications, construction plans, specifications and documents to ensure complete application in compliance with Ontario Building Code and other laws and/or by-laws. Responds to enquiries regarding the Ontario Building Code.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) year post-secondary Diploma in architectural, engineering or building technology programs or other relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum six (6) months previous relevant experience. Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code.
• Must possess or in process of obtaining the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing BCIN qualification requirements for building officials: General Legal and House.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction drawings.
• Demonstrated and proficient knowledge in computers including Microsoft office and on-line applications; experience with PSD Citywide is considered an asset.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Excellent organizational, customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, set and shift priorities as required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on a defined pension plan benefit please visit: https://www.omers.com/

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and covering letter in one document, saved in PDF format, no later than May 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. via email to: staffing@northbay.ca**. Please identify the Posting ID (26E-30) in the subject line.**

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer