Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a temporary Development Officer in the Planning and Development Department. This position will undertake a variety of current planning activities including processing development permits/compliance, subdivision, and bylaw amendment applications.
This temporary employment opportunity is an on-site position located at the County Administration building in Athabasca, AB.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide information and expertise related to Development to other departments,
developers, contractors, architects, the general public, and other municipalities.
- Participate in the development and revision of planning legislation including Land
Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan, Inter-Municipal Development Plans, as
well as other plans and planning studies as may be approved by County Council.
- Review Building Permit applications to ensure compliance with the Land Use Bylaw
and that they accurately reflect the approved development permit plans.
- Follow-up to ensure Development Permit conditions are met and liaise with Safety
Code Authority to gather appropriate documentation.
- Review developments and subdivisions within the County to ensure that
developers and landowners have met all conditions of the appropriate Permits on a
regular basis.
- Issue orders of compliance pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal
Government Act under the direction of the Director of Planning & Development.
- Attend and make presentations at appeal hearings before the MPC, Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board and Municipal Government Board, as required.
- Issue orders of compliance pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal
Government Act under the direction of the Director of Planning & Development.
- Attend and participate in open houses and public engagements for the purpose of
land development and plan amendments.
- Present at public hearings as required.
- Be familiar with the records retention policy and procedures; ensure all information
is properly marked, organized, and maintained accordingly.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of extensive planning experience and a Land Use Planning Certificate. GIS knowledge would be considered an asset.
The current hourly range for this position is $40.00 - $46.79.
You will find a detailed job description on the Athabasca County website under Careers at www.athabascacounty.com or please contact Kelli Chamberlain (780) 675-2273 at the County Administration Office for further information
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2021
Closing Date: Dec 08, 2021