Planning & Development Officer

The primary role of the Planning & Development Officer is to conduct comprehensive reviews and render decisions on applications for development permits, and to manage and process applications for Land Use, Subdivision, Area Structure Plans, and Outline Plans. This position is responsible for overseeing multiple concurrent planning applications in a timely manner, consistent with Municipal and Provincial policy and legislation and providing the necessary information to the various groups involved, including elected officials, provincial departments, boards and committees, private consultants, business organizations and the public.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, diplomacy and professionalism including strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.

The candidate must possess a broad understanding of Municipal land use planning legislation with an emphasis on development planning and an understanding of Provincial and Municipal land use planning legislation as it pertains to the development and subdivision of land.