Development & Permits Specialist

Avanti Software Inc.; City of Spruce Grove; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Spruce Grove is seeking a Development Review Officer to manage the processing and decision-making for development permit applications and compliance. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Supervisor of Development and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include coordinating with City departments and agencies, conducting site visits, preparing reports, and presenting decisions to Council when required.

Qualifications

• Post secondary one (1) year Certificate in Alberta Land Use Planning or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of development and the planning process.
• Knowledge of Municipal Government Act and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective writing and presentation techniques, including the ability to write enforceable conditions and decisions.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.
• Understanding of land titles instruments.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.
• Ability to review development permits to determine compliance with municipal bylaws and provincial regulations.
• Ability to interpret legislation, statutory plans, legal descriptions, Land Use Bylaw, titles and related instruments, and various site plans.
• Ability to perform analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to be discrete and confidential when dealing with sensitive information, concerns and Council matters.

Responsibilities

• Process and review Development Permit applications and issue decisions on basic residential, commercial, industrial and signage Development Permit applications when volume is high to ensure timelines are met.
• Coordinate with other departments and affected federal, provincial or other agencies during application review.
• Prioritize applications for residential new builds.
• Conduct site visits to inform application processing.
• Review and prepare legal documents in support of amending agreements, license to occupy, etc.
• Prepare reports on Development Permit decision appeals for presentation to the Subdivision Development Appeal Board in accordance with the procedures in the MGA.
• Prepare and present Request for Decision (RFD) to Council when required.
• Administer the Traffic Bylaw in relation to signs and other appurtenances in the City’s road right-of-way.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Effective writing and presentation

Knowledge of MGA and regulations

Knowledge of land titles instruments

Understanding of Land Use Bylaw

GIS

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Education

Alberta Land Use Planning certificate (1 year)

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Job description

The City of Spruce Grove is seeking a Development Review Officer to manage the processing and decision-making for development permit applications and compliance. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Supervisor of Development and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include coordinating with City departments and agencies, conducting site visits, preparing reports, and presenting decisions to Council when required.