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Planner I/II

Posted on: Sep 3, 2024

Posted by: Mountain View County

Summary

The Position:

This position deals with planning, zoning, development and subdivision inquiries from ratepayers, businesses, developers, Council, staff, realtors, and government agencies. Reviews applications for subdivisions, and redesignations, makes recommendations, maintains and updates related records and issues related correspondence. Develops reports and makes presentations to bodies such as Municipal Planning Commission, Council and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; serves in a liaison capacity between private developers and ratepayers and other County departments. Provides information, advice and assistance in response to inquiries regarding County land use policies, subdivision, re-designation and statutory plan amendment applications. Assists in the preparation and/or updating of Municipal Development Plan, area re-development plans and Land Use Bylaw. Attends Council meetings and Municipal Planning Commission meetings as necessary to provide information and present reports; assists developers, ratepayers and the public in meeting conditions of subdivision approvals, conducts site inspections.

MVC12 – 2024 – Planner I/II

Key Responsibilities

Prepares, administers and maintains statutory land use plans, including but not limited to the Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans, and Area Re-Development Plans.
Administers the Land Use Bylaw and receives and processes applications for the amendment of the Land Use Bylaw; receives and processes subdivision applications.
Facilitates and enforces the Land Use Regulations; administers, prepares and presents planning and development reports, studies, Permit processes, Municipal Development Plans, Land Use Bylaws, and research projects on other planning and development related topics.
Researches, reviews, recommends and analyzes the physical, economic, social, geographical and technical factors necessary for the above documents.
Ability to educate the public and promote participation in the understanding, development and acceptance of Planning and Development documents.
Negotiates and drafts inter-municipal development plans, prepares reports, makes recommendations and responds on inter-municipal referrals.
Prepares and reviews applications for proposed subdivisions, submits reports and recommendations regarding approval with necessary conditions; provides land use planning design services and advice. Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
Develops and maintains a positive and proactive Customer Services philosophy throughout the Department. Responds to public and media inquiries and complaints according to approved procedures.

Requirements

The Candidate:

University degree in a planning or a related field
Membership in good standing with CIP and APPI or the ability to acquire membership is required
General knowledge of planning and municipal legislation and other relevant provincial statutes
High degree of competency in using computers for planning and development reporting and analysis, able to use Excel and Microsoft Suite software
Project management abilities and knowledge of statutory plans and subdivisions; solid planning, organizing and problem-solving skills
Valid AB Operators’ License – Class 5 – no more than 6 demerit points

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$85,867

Closing Date

September 20, 2024

Posting ID: 27634