Planner - Development Services

Leduc County; Nisku; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Leduc County is seeking an experienced Planner – Development Services to join our team in Nisku, AB. Reporting to the Manager– Development Services, this role provides information, assistance and advice on subdivision and development processes and assists in plan preparation and review.

You will manage priorities, support public consultations, review development permit applications, and ensure compliance with Alberta legislation, including the Municipal Government Act.

Qualifications

• A degree in planning or a related discipline.
• Two (2) years of planning experience.
• Must maintain or be eligible for membership in the Alberta Development Officers Association or the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Knowledge of Alberta planning legislation and land use bylaws related to land development, the Alberta Land Titles system, the Municipal Government Act, and associated regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, environmental and socio-economic reports, and building/site plans.
• Ability to review, interpret and evaluate statutory plans, land use, subdivision and development proposals.
• Effective communication of complex technical information and providing professional customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a Development Officer for Leduc County and assists with development planning issues and Land Use Bylaw administration.
• Reviews and decisions on development permit applications, compliance certificates and variance applications.
• Investigates complaints related to compliance and enforces as needed under the Land Use Bylaw and MGA.
• Supports the preparation of land use and statutory plans.
• Provides planning information and advisory support to the public, Council, and other boards.
• Researches and carries out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
• Reviews subdivision applications and administers subdivision development agreements.
• Assists with public consultation and public hearing processes.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

Degree in planning or related discipline

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highlymotivated Planner – Development Services to join our team. Reporting to the Manager– Development Services, this exciting opportunity providesinformation, assistance and advice on subdivision and development processes andassists in plan preparation and review. Through managing priorities, the Planneris a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operationaldeliverables.

About you

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe,collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed tocontinuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting LeducCounty’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking,problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is secondnature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!

What you will do

• Acts as a Development Officer for LeducCounty and assists with the investigation and analysis of developmentplanning issues and Land Use Bylaw administration, monitoring andenforcement.
• Reviews, evaluates and makes decisions ondevelopment permit applications, compliance certificates and varianceapplications, within the parameters of policy and legislation.
• Investigates complaints related tocompliance and decides ensuing actions that may include the issuance oforders pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw and the Municipal Government Act.
• Supports the preparation of land use andstatutory plans.
• Provides information, planning advice andadvisory support services to the public, Council, Subdivision Authority,Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and other departments.
• Researches and carries out special projects,studies and reports as assigned.
• Reviews and processes subdivisionapplications and prepares and administers subdivision developmentagreements in accordance with design standards and applicable legislation.
• Assists the Senior Planner – DevelopmentServices with the delivery of public consultation and public hearingprocesses.
• Prepares advertising and public notices inaccordance with the statutory requirements and County policy.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in LeducCounty’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance withthe Alberta Occupational Health andSafety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health,Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

· A degree in planning or a related discipline.

· Two (2) years of experience.

· Must maintain or be eligible for membership in the AlbertaDevelopment Officers Association or the Canadian Institute of Planners.

· Knowledge and understanding of legislation and land use bylawsrelated to land development in Alberta, the Alberta Land Titles system, Municipal Government Act, and associatedregulations.

· The ability to read and interpret engineering plans andspecifications; planning, environmental, and socio-economic reports; andbuilding and site plans.

· Must be able to review, interpret and evaluate statutory plans,land use, subdivision and development proposals.

· Must be able to effectively communicate complex technicalinformation and provide consistent, friendly, professional customer service tointernal and external customers in the face of ongoing change, regularinterruptions and the pressure of deadlines.

· The ability to deliver presentations, and prepare clear, concisereports.

· Proficiency with computer assisted design, Microsoft Office andother database.

· Experience working with teams.

Nice to have

· Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of ruralcommunities.

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and iscommitted to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hirethe best!

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $78,533.00and $98,165.00.

The opportunity is temporary full-time (18 months) and is 35hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meetoperational requirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.