• Assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for the areas of responsibility.


• Implement the work programs and policies as approved by County Council for the areas of responsibility.


• Supervise expenditure control within established policy and approved operating and capital budgets for the areas of responsibility.


• Prepare operational and statistical reports for the Chief Administrative Officer/Director for the areas of responsibility.


• Prepare submissions to County Council for consideration and decision.


• Implement and maintain standard operating and administrative policies and procedures for the areas of responsibility.


• Establish and evaluate performance of all department functions.


• Evaluate and prepare policy and bylaw recommendations for the Chief Administrative Officer/Director for the areas of responsibility.


• Ensure all work is carried out in a manner consistent with legislation, bylaws or policies.

• Supervise the human resources assigned to the areas of responsibility within established policies and procedures.


• Prepare annual performance appraisals for all direct report staff and review with same.


• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.


• Encourage staff mentoring and personal development initiatives.


• Foster a working environment focused on continuous improvement and customer service.

• Supervise the development permit process in accordance with the County land use documents.


• Execute the duties of the Development Authority in accordance with the County Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan.


• Supervise the subdivision application process in accordance with the County Land Use documents and Municipal development Plan.


• Execute the duties of the Subdivison Authority in accordance with the County Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan.


• Review and recommend public policy on land use planning to the Chief Administrative Officer and County Council.


• Review and recommend revisions to the County land use planning documents.


• Represent the County on external committees as approved by the Department Director.


• Administer various legal matters in constant consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and Department Director.


• Advise the Chief Administrative Officer/Director on the development and sale of County owned land.


• Act in the lead role for all County initiated area structure plans working with outside consultants as required


• Take primary control and direction of difficult and/or contentious applications within the function
  area.


• Ensure the addressing system meets all County needs and make recommendations and improvements as required.

• Work is conducted in an office environment with long periods of sitting and in a field environment requiring travel.


• Position involves managing both short-term and long-term projects/files.


• Public contact is often confrontational.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Payroll Department - Yellowhead County Email: jobs@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: The salary range is currently $100,425 to $127,111 per year. Yellowhead County offers a competitive benefit package.
Posted Date: Oct 14, 2021
Closing Date: Nov 10, 2021
Job ID: COMPETITION NO. 21-025