Officer, Planning & Development (1-yr Term Full-Time)

Lac La Biche County; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunlife health plan

LAPP pension

Vacation + health leave days

TELUS Health program

Access to Bold Centre facilities

Training and professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lac La Biche County seeks an Officer, Planning & Development for a one-year term. The role focuses on reviewing applications, issuing development permits, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with by-laws and policies.

The candidate will research and recommend updates to bylaws, liaise with the public and officials, and support municipal planning initiatives in a dynamic Lakeland region community.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma in land use planning or related discipline; ALUP preferred.
• 3–5 years of municipal planning and development experience.
• Membership or eligibility for Alberta Development Officers Association (ADOA) or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, good judgement and political sensitivity.
• Ability to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills (oral and written).
• Self-directed with ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Good time and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and issue development permits in accordance with planning documents and by-laws.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on projects.
• Conduct research, revise and provide recommendations on related by-laws and policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Land use planning

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Self-directed work

Education

Diploma in land use planning

Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP)

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

One Year Term Full-Time Position

Employment Opportunity

OFFICER, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

One Year Term Full-Time Position Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position

• Reviewing applications, issuing development permits, and ensuring proper follow-up, in accordance with planning documents, Land Use Bylaws, and related legislation.
• Responding to inquiries from the public regarding developments, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders on initiated projects.
• Conducting research, revising, and providing recommendations on related Bylaws and Policies.
• Other duties as required.

Want To Be a Part Of Our County Team

• A post secondary diploma in land use planning or related discipline which may include completion of Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in municipal planning and development.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Alberta Development Officers Association (ADOA) or the Canadian Institute of Planners
• A valid Driver's License.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, good judgement, and political sensitivity.
• Ability to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to effectively provide technical information and advice to all levels within the organization, members of council, customers, members of the public, and stakeholders.
• Self directed with ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Good time and project management skills.
• Ability to work with variable work loads and produce timely and accurate documentation.
• Proficiency in computer applications and software.

Position details

• One Year Term Full-time Position
• 35 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (additional hours may be required during evenings or weekends for meetings, special events or emergency work).

What We Have To Offer You

Competitive Salary: $86,104.20 to $110,637.80 annually ($47.31 to $60.79 hourly)

Comprehensive Benefit Package

• All employer paid (100%) Sunlife health and benefit plan
• Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
• 3 weeks vacation + 12 personal health leave days
• Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
• All access pass to the Bold Centre Multiplex and Aquatics Center
• Training and professional development opportunities
• A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
• Relocation assistance based on circumstance

For more information on Lac La Biche County check out this link: Lac La Biche County - Home

Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.