Development Officer

Posted on: Jul 31, 2026

Posted by: Mountain View County

Summary

MVC04 – 2026 – Development Officer

Mountain View County:

We are an engaged rural and agricultural community inspired by the unique and diverse qualities of our people and environment. Our mission is to provide high quality services in support of a healthy, safe, and vibrant rural community.

What we can offer:

2026 Starting salary range: $78,851 to $89,336 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Great benefits package including Core Benefits, Spending accounts and Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
Flexible work life balance options
Professional Development
Extensive Health & Safety Program

Key Responsibilities

The Position:

Reviews and makes decisions on development applications, including providing information, analyzes circulations, consults involved parties, negotiates alternatives while ensuring compliance with the County’s Land Use Bylaw, and related policies and plans of MVC and the Province. Interprets and provides advice regarding the Municipal Government Act, Land Use Bylaw, County Statutory Plans, and other government regulations, policies and procedures. Assists in the review and research of the Land Use Bylaw compliance requests, providing feedback and response to external and internal customers. Liaises with government agencies and departments on development-related materials, ensuring that information and decisions are coordinated and cohesive. Assist in the establishment of County development and permitting process and procedures. Represents the Development and Permitting Services section at Council meetings, Appeal Board hearings, Approving Authority meetings when applicable, and public meetings where appropriate.

Requirements

The Candidate:

Completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent combined with a Certificate in Land Use Planning, or the ability to obtain the Certificate. A combination of education and experience may be considered as an equivalent;
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience, preferably in a municipal setting, in the capacity of a development officer or development technician;
Membership in the Alberta Development Officer Association (ADOA);
Demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply the requirements of Planning and Local Governments Acts, the Safety Codes Act and associated regulations and policy framework as applicable to development;
Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in dealing with requests, complaints and clarification of Combined with strong interpersonal, verbal and written, communication skills. With the ability to work with the public and staff at all levels with the County with minimal supervision in a multiple task environment; and
High degree of competency in using computers in the technical areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software and databases. (MS Suite preferred)
Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s License (no more than six (6) demerits).

Job Type

Full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$78,851 to $89,336/per annum

Closing Date

August 14, 2026

Posting ID: 39494

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