Requirements:
Qualified Candidate Requirements
The following are required in this position:
• Related degree or diploma in land use planning, urban studies or geography.
• Training in planning and development, applied land use, urban studies, or geography.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning and development directly dealing with compliance, development permitting, and subdivision agreements.
• Knowledge and experience applying the Municipal Government Act (MGA), and the Subdivision and Development Regulation and related legislation.
• Ability to navigate the discussions necessary with individual landowners as the representative of the County supporting the Subdivision and Development Authority.
• Ability to be respectful, and resolve issues and conflict in an effective, inclusive, transparent, and calm manner.
• Time management skills, including punctuality.
• Ability to be accountable for own actions and to work well on a team, including being able to keep an open mind, be honest, fair, and to interact with all levels of staff and individuals external to the County courteously and effectively, ensuring that a positive attitude is employed in day-to-day work.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, be proactive, and respect confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple, and sometimes conflicting, priorities, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow for clear communication of complex matters.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office suite of products.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the changes within external software programs.
• The following are considered assets or preferences in this position:
• Safety Codes Council Permit Issuers training.
• Valid Driver’s License
Reporting Relationships
Position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer; formal supervision and performance management is undertaken by the Chief Administrative Officer. Where the work requires, this position, as the more senior and experienced position, may provide informal work guidance to the Planning and Development Clerk or summer staff as required.
Position directly supervises the following:
• Mentors/trains/oversees work of Planning and Development Clerk in consultation with the CAO.
Working Environment, Physical Conditions and Capabilities
• This position works primarily indoors in an office setting.
• Limited physical requirements of standing, walking, bending, and sitting. Sitting for longer periods of time may be required given the administrative nature of the role.
• Use of hands, finger dexterity for typing / writing is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Work is of a moderate to high pace, with periods of time where time pressures or stresses may be experienced given deadline requirements, working with the County Council, or public relations are required.
Compensation
The County of St. Paul offers an excellent benefit and pension package and a competitive salary and will negotiate within the position’s salary range based on experience and qualifications.
Competition Deadline and Resumes
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your cover letter, resume, and references by 4:30 p.m. Friday March 11, 2022, to the attention of Sheila Kitz, CAO skitz@county.stpaul.ab.ca