Development Officer (Full Time, Term)

The Planning and Development department for the County of St. Paul is responsible for implementation of planning and development goals and for establishing and overseeing all planning, development, and subdivision processes within the municipality.

Key Responsibilities Include:

The County of St. Paul is seeking an individual who is interested in filling a term, full time position as a Development Officer. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, essential duties and responsibilities will include:

The following are required in this position:
- Some previous clerical experience, preferably within municipal setting.
- Knowledge and some experience applying the Municipal Government Act (MGA), and the Subdivision and Development Regulation.
- Ability to be respectful, and resolve issues and conflict in an effective, inclusive, transparent, and calm manner.
- Time management skills, including punctuality.
- Ability to be accountable for own actions and to work well on a team, including being able to keep an open-mind, be honest, fair, supportive, and to interact with all levels of staff and individuals external to the County courteously and effectively, ensuring that a positive attitude is employed in day-to-day work.
- Ability to exercise good judgement, be proactive, and respect confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple, and sometimes conflicting, priorities, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow for clear communication of complex matters.
- Intermediate skills in MS Office suite of products.
- Ability to learn and adapt to the changes within external software programs.

Requirements:

The following are considered assets or preferences in this position:

Related degree or diploma in land use planning, urban studies or business administration.

Training in planning and development, applied land use, urban studies, or business.

Safety Codes Council Permit Issuers training.

At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal or related setting working with planning and development and permitting.

Knowledge of Serenic, E-Site and GIS is considered an asset, but not required

The County of St. Paul No. 19 offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This position is a term, full time position with working hours of 8:30am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Interested applicants should send resume, with cover letter, in confidence to: kfedoretz@county.stpaul.ab.ca

Planning and Development
5015-49 Avenue
St. Paul AB T0A 3A4

Application deadline is January 15, 2020 at 4:30pm. The County of St. Paul thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Competition shall remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Jan 06, 2020
Closing Date: Jan 15, 2020