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Development Officer I

Posted on: Sep 18, 2025

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

The Development Officer I is part of a dynamic team that is responsible for developing permitting and compliance processes within Strathcona County. This work involves receiving, investigating and issuing decisions on development files in accordance with the Land Use Bylaw and managing development permit and compliance files throughout their lifecycle.

In addition, the Development Officer I is required to prepare statements respecting land use compliance and ensures that development projects are carried out in accordance with conditions of approval including regulations in the Land Use Bylaw and other statutory documents such as the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

This position provides interpretation and guidance on the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) regulations to property owners, developers, contractors, businesses, county departments, and the general public. The role also offers information on application requirements and compliance processes, while supporting land development planning inquiries, applications, and related processes.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Determine and assign appropriate land use classification, ensuring applicable regulations are met or applicable variance documentation is submitted
Circulate, when legislated, relevant information to internal/external stakeholder agencies seeking feedback on proposed development or resubmissions
Review and prepare development notifications and circulations to affected landowners and provide responses related to land use matters
Interpret and apply the Land Use Bylaw during the review and decision process of development permit applications and statements respecting compliance
Analyze, review and make decisions on development permits with varying complexity in an urban and rural environment (serviced/un-serviced land) including project-based development
Conduct site inspections related to proposed development and subsequent inspections to ensure completion and compliance of development permit conditions
Investigate inquiries and complaints regarding compliance with the Land Use Bylaw
Provide information and interpretation of development permit decisions and/or Stop Orders to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) hearings for the purpose of representing the regulations and policies of Strathcona County

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Post Secondary degree in Planning or a related discipline with 1-3 years relevant experience in a planning, land development or land use compliance role or a diploma with 3-5 years of related experiences
Experience in both urban and rural planning environment is preferred
Eligibility for membership in the Alberta Development Officers Association (ADOA) or the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain a professional and positive image while working with internal and external customers and residents
Excellent organization skills with the ability to demonstrate a high standard of thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the job
Ability to work independently while advancing multiple concurrent and competing projects, tasks, and initiatives
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of relevant legislation, with the ability to apply legislation, policies and programs to planning and development projects
Advanced knowledge of development permitting and land use compliance

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$77,131.60 - $96,405.40

Closing Date

October 12, 2025

Posting ID: 34091