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Development Officer

Posted on: Mar 12, 2025

Posted by: City of Camrose

Summary

The City of Camrose is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and reliable individual to fill the full-time permanent role of Development Officer. Reporting to the Manager of Planning & Development, this position will be responsible for reviewing and processing a variety of multi-unit residential, commercial, and industrial development permits. Communication and relationship building with customers is a critical responsibility to ensure development decisions are fair, equitable, and consistent.

HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The City of Camrose offers competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the address below or in person by April 2, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. If applying by e-mail, please ensure job position is included in subject line. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

CONTACT:
City of Camrose, Attention: Manager of Planning and Development
Mailing Address: 5204 – 50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8
P: 780.672.4426 | F: 780.672.2469 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca

Key Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS/DUTIES (but not limited to):

Liaise with the development and building community, providing guidance on municipal bylaws and regulations to support the development compliance and facilitate the development process.
Review and process a wide range of residential development permit applications including single-detached dwellings, accessory detached dwelling units, duplexes, secondary suites, and multi-unit residential developments or as directed by the Manager of Planning & Development.
Review and process commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use development permits and additions.
Provide guidance, training, coaching, and supervision to technical and support staff in a collaborative team environment.
Process business licenses, file searches, and related permits and licenses.
Complete the review of compliance certificates, accessory structure permits, deck permits, driveway extensions and other related permits and licenses, as directed.
Respond to public inquiries and concerns related to land use planning and development.
Conduct property inspections as it relates to performance deposits and development securities. Notes and follows up on complaints/non-compliance.
Responsible for interpreting the Addressing Policy and developing and approving addressing memorandums.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of post-secondary technical school program in municipal planning (e.g. Applied Land Use Certificate), or educational/work equivalent.
Membership or eligibility for the Alberta Development Officer’s Association is considered an asset.
Minimum two (2) years’ professional experience.
Ability to understand file history, Land Titles Spin II, and document registry.
General knowledge of planning, building, engineering, and construction terms and applications.
Experience in cloud-based permitting and licensing applications would be an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Exceptional customer service and public relation skills to effectively maintain professional relationships and communications with co-workers, internal customers and the public.
Strong time management and data input/tracking skills related to current planning initiatives.
General knowledge of municipal advertising and public communication (print, web, and social media).
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and provision of a personal vehicle for undertaking duties associated with City’s business.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Employer Contact

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Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

April 2, 2025

Posting ID: 31024