Senior Land Use Planner

Role Responsibilities

Planning and Development Administration

• Act as Development Authority as delegated under the Municipal Government Act.
• Review and decide on complex Development Permit applications; prepare detailed decision reports with conditions or reasons for refusal.
• Manage and process planning applications and amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and other municipal bylaws.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to Council, boards, and committees.
• Attend and present at Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) and the Lands and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) hearings and other quasi-judicial bodies.
• Review Real Property Reports and issue Certificates of Compliance as required.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with approved permits and the Land Use Bylaw.
• Investigate complaints and coordinate enforcement actions in accordance with County policy.

Policy Development and Long-Range Planning

• Lead or support the preparation, review, and amendment of statutory and non-statutory plans (e.g., Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans, Intermunicipal Development Plans).
• Conduct research, policy analysis, and background studies to inform planning decisions.
• Support growth strategy development, including residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial planning initiatives.

Interdepartmental and Intermunicipal Collaboration

• Liaise with internal departments to coordinate development review and ensure alignment with infrastructure, transportation, and environmental considerations.
• Collaborate with neighboring municipalities and regional partners on intermunicipal planning matters.
• Provide technical planning support in meetings related to Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs) and Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs).

Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory Services

• Coordinate public consultation processes, stakeholder engagement sessions, and open houses.
• Provide professional planning advice to landowners, developers, consultants, Council, and the public.
• Respond to complex land use inquiries and provide interpretation of the Municipal Government Act, Land Use Bylaw, and relevant provincial legislation.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders to identify solutions, resolve development challenges, and support forward-thinking land use planning initiatives.
• Prepare educational and informational materials in collaboration with Communications.

Health, Safety and Emergency Management

• Actively participate in Lethbridge County’s Health and Safety Program.
• Participate in emergency management training and serve in the Emergency Coordination Centre as required.