Planning & Development Officer, One Year Term Full-Time

Lac La Biche County; Alberta; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian municipal organization is seeking a Planning & Development Officer for a one-year term. The role involves reviewing applications, liaising with stakeholders, and conducting research on bylaws. The ideal candidate has a diploma in land use planning, two years of municipal experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health plans and vacation time.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefit package

Vacation and leave days

Training and professional development

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in municipal planning and development.
• Ability to maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders.
• Self-directed and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and issue development permits.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding developments.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on bylaws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution skills

Time management skills

Project management skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Education

Post-secondary diploma in land use planning

Membership eligibility with Alberta Development Officers Association

Job description

Overview

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment in the Lakeland Region. The County values equity, diversity, and inclusion, offers a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, benefits, opportunities for professional development, and wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance.

Position: Planning & Development Officer (One Year Term, Full-Time)

Purpose of the position

The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• A post-secondary diploma in land use planning or related discipline, which may include completion of the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP).
• Minimum of two 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).
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, good judgment, and political sensitivity.
• Ability to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to provide technical information and advice to all levels within the organization, council, customers, the public, and stakeholders.
• Self-directed with the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Strong time and project management skills; ability to handle variable workloads and produce timely, 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

• Competitive Salary: $83,592.60 to $107,416.40 annually (or $45.93 to $59.02 hourly)
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Sunlife health and benefit plan (employer paid), Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
• 3 weeks vacation + 12 personal health leave days, with other leaves to support work-life balance
• Access to TELUS Health EAP
• Access to Bold Centre facilities
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Active social committee and positive work culture
• A family-friendly, sports-oriented, rural community in a lakefront setting with affordable housing and cost of living
• Relocation assistance

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter quoting Competition #40-PDO-25 Planning & Development Officer and resume to Lac La Biche County - Available Careers. Click on the Competition and upload your cover letter and resume through the Apply Now button in the top right corner.

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.