Planning and Development Officer

Posted on: Feb 10, 2025

Posted by: Lamont County

Summary

We are looking for a Planning and Development Officer as part of Planning & Community Services.

The Planning and Development Officer is responsible for review, processing and enforcement of residential and small-scale non-residential development permits in Lamont County, as well as simple subdivisions. The position reports to the Planning and Community Services Director and is mentored by the Senior Planning and Planning and Development Officer. This position is part of the Planning and Development Department.

The Planning and Development Officer works independently or in teams as the situation dictates, and may make presentations to Municipal Planning Commission, and other Boards and tribunals, as needed. This position also acts as a resource and mentor for the Planning and Development Department’s Administration Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

Tracks, monitors and follows-up on development conditions from issued permits to ensure compliance.
Investigates complaints related to development compliance and work with property owners and businesses to achieve compliance.
Processes compliance letters or file search applications, including review of Real Property Reports and City property files to ensure compliance with approved development and building permits.
Provides assistance to applicants, landowners, and stakeholders to understand Department processes, bylaws, policies, and permits.
Works with safety codes officers and mentors the department’s Administrative Assistant in the safety codes permit processes, including participation in internal and external audits.
Participates in pre-application meetings with developers/applicants to discuss proposed applications, as required. Supports customers in understanding and completing the application process for development permits and subdivision applications.
Reviews small subdivision applications and prepares related reports, recommendations, and documentation.
Prepares development permit decisions, including recommended conditions of approval that address specific requirements of the site and proposal.
Ensures subdivision and development permit applications are complete including an assessment of information submitted.
Reviews requests for compliance and file searches and prepares correspondence with review results.
Identifies and initiates actions regarding conditionally approved Development Permits within and assists the applicant with understanding how to achieve these conditions.
Ensures proper filing of permits and related application information in accordance with County records management practices, with Administrative Assistant.
Ensures consistent, clear and professional written communication and presentations.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in land use or a related field, certificate in Alberta Land Use Planning, or equivalent.
Minimum two (2) years of related experience with planning and development processes, preferably in an Alberta municipal setting.
Familiarity with Municipal Government Act sections, and demonstrated experience interpreting the MGA, Subdivision and Development Regulation, and other provincial regulations.
Experience processing development permits and subdivision, including reading plans, bylaw interpretation, and crafting recommendations and conditions.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of development and the planning process.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication.
Demonstrates excellent presentation and written skills.
Membership and professional development with the Alberta Development Officers Association or comparable associations is desirable.

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

February 28, 2025

Posting ID: 30273

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