Development Administrator (Temporary, Full-Time)

About the role

Join the City of Hamilton’s Growth Management Division to develop and maintain administrative systems for tracking development applications, supporting the planning and economic development agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and implement administrative systems and processes for development applications data tracking.
• Compose correspondence, compile and analyze statistics, and develop manuals containing development policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with development staff and other departments to prepare recommendation reports for Council.
• Assist in the design, development and maintenance of electronic data systems, create user manuals and provide staff training.
• Set up database features for staff time tracking and reporting, and document all development‑application processes.
• Record and process development processing fees and track municipal works constructed under development applications.
• Prepare internal reports on municipal infrastructure and assist in staging of development programs.

Required profile

• Three‑year community college diploma in Computer Systems, Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Experience in database and records management, data tracking and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access365, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and digital database software such as POSSE.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative, ability to work independently, strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access365
• PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• POSSE (digital database software)
• GIS