Permit Agent

CL4 Clerk 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Safety and Permits, Transportation Operations

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 39419

Salary(s):   CL4 $48,399.00 - $55,132.00 per year

Closing Date:   July 3, 2022

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

A 12 month eligibility list may be created from this competition for similar regular, term and full-time or part-time positions.

Permits and Approval Program enhances public safety, protect infrastructure and promote the economy by developing, issuing and administering the permitting and railway enforcement programs. The Permit Agent will provide support to Management, staff, and other divisions within the Department on legal weights and dimensions issues and will provide technical expertise and assistance to all end users of the online permit system, Manitoba MOOVES.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (shifts vary)

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Several years of clerical and administrative office experience in a customer service oriented and/or contact centre environment.
• Experience and proficiency with computers, including a variety of different applications and software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PDF creation/conversion software; online mapping tools such as Google Earth.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry. 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work in the fast paced environment
• Knowledge of Manitoba highway geography, including city and town locations.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise and in a professional manner.

Desired:

• Experience with commercial vehicles, heavy haul equipment and/or in the trucking industry.
• Experience analysing and interpreting acts, regulations, by-laws and policies.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in French.

Duties:
The Permit Agent reports to the Manager of Permit Services, this position is responsible for facilitating the movement of overweight/dimensional loads through the Province of Manitoba including the City of Winnipeg and the City of Brandon in a manner that protects highway infrastructure and the general motoring public, and ensuring effective and professional customer service.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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