• Remain familiar with current subdivision and development applications to support Development Authority and Subdivision Authority staff within the department.

• Prepare and support the presentation of development reports at Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings.

• Investigate issues related to illegal development and recommend on appropriate action to be taken.

• Provide comprehensive research, analysis and administration to support planning, development and land management policy reviews.

• Prepare development agreements related to development and subdivision approvals.

• Prepare Council agenda items for review by the department Manager and General Manager.

• Present items to Council and respond to any questions or concerns of Council and/or the public, as requested by the Chief Administrative Officer, General Manager or Department Manager.

• Perform site visits and create records of the same.

• Prepare briefings, action request responses and correspondence pertaining planning issues.

• Prepare registerable instruments.

• Provide members of the public with information regarding land use bylaw interpretations, statutory plan interpretations, and convey relevant legislation affecting proposals.

• Respond to inquiries related to land use bylaw amendments and area structure plan amendments.

• Process and prepare land use bylaw amendments and area structure plan amendments related to subdivision and/or development inquiries and other matters.

• Take an active role in Steering Committee meetings relating to the preparation of statutory plan updates and reviews.

• Consult and make recommendations as per relevant County policy to private developers/planning consultants on the preparation of developer driven area structure plans and conceptual plans.

• Create and maintain all planning brochures and printed materials for the general public.

• Prepare planning articles and statistical information for the County newsletter, newspapers and fact sheets.

• In conjunction with the Communications Department enhance the social media presence and webpage presence of the department.

• Work closely with the Communications Department to develop any form of public awareness materials.

• Amend and modernize planning and development application forms in hard copy and online.

• Support research and inquiries related to road closures.

• Support the processing of road closure applications, including preparation of the bylaw, organize notice for public hearings, preparation of advertising and preparation of referrals.

• Assist in the preparation of road closure packages for Alberta Transportation.

• Submit registration documentation at Land Titles Office.

• Participate in training as required i.e. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board certification.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications