Planner – Development Services (Term)

Posted on: Jan 27, 2025
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking an experienced and highly motivated Planner – Development Services to join our team. Reporting to the Supervisor – Development Services, this exciting opportunity provides information, assistance and advice on subdivision and development processes and assists in plan preparation and review. Through managing priorities, the Planner is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Acts as a Development Officer for Leduc County and assists with the investigation and analysis of development planning issues and Land Use Bylaw administration, monitoring and enforcement.
    • Reviews, evaluates and makes decisions on development permit applications, compliance certificates and variance applications, within the parameters of policy and legislation.
    • Investigates complaints related to compliance and decides ensuing actions that may include the issuance of orders pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw and the Municipal Government Act.
  • Supports the preparation of land use and statutory plans.
  • Provides information, planning advice and advisory support services to the public, Council, Subdivision Authority, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and other departments.
  • Researches and carries out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
  • Reviews and processes subdivision applications and prepares and administers subdivision development agreements in accordance with design standards and applicable legislation.
  • Assists the Senior Planner – Development Services with the delivery of public consultation and public hearing processes.
    • Prepares advertising and public notices in accordance with the statutory requirements and County policy.
  • Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

What you need to succeed

Must-have

  • A degree in planning or a related discipline.
  • Two (2) years of experience.
  • Maintain or be eligible for membership in the Alberta Development Officers Association or the Canadian Institute of Planners.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legislation and land use bylaws related to land development in Alberta, the Alberta Land Titles system, Municipal Government Act, and associated regulations.
  • The ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; planning, environmental, and socio-economic reports; and building and site plans.
  • Ability to review, interpret and evaluate statutory plans, land use, subdivision, and development proposals.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information and provide consistent, friendly, professional customer service to internal and external customers in the face of ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines.
  • The ability to deliver presentations, and prepare clear, concise reports.
  • Proficiency with computer assisted design, Microsoft Office and other database.
  • A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of rural communities.

Job Type

No job type mentioned.

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$77,372.00 and $96,714.00

Closing Date

January 31, 2025
Posting ID: 29935