Development Officer l
Planning and Development
Full Time/Permanent
Internal/External
Comp # MS-22-21
$27.71- $34.08 hourly
Are you a customer service fanatic that has the drive to be hands on with the development of a municipality? If so, we’d like to introduce you to our term Development Officer l position opening!
Under the direction of the Planning and Development Manager, this position works to ensure all developments are compliant with the Land Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan, Council policies, and statutory requirements. Also provides planning, development, and assessment knowledge to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
This position provides administrative support, reception, and customer service with the ability to work independently. Executes the role and responsibilities of the Development Authority as authorized by the Municipal Government Act in collaboration with the Development Officer II.
You are the ideal candidate if…
- You are a clear and a positive communicator with an approachable and customer orientated attitude.
- Thorough knowledge of the City of Wetaskiwin and functions of municipal government including knowledge of the application of bylaws and policies.
- You can deliver excellent customer service with proficiency in interpersonal relationships, public speaking with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
- You enjoy problem solving and can effectively mediate disputes.
- You have high standards for your work.
- You are strongly motivated to learn, eager to meet (or exceed) basic requirements, have good tolerance to stress/pressure.
- You love to engage and work with a team.
- You want to gain work experience in a smaller municipality that provides exposure to a variety of experiences you would not get in a larger municipality.