Job Description

West Hants Regional Municipality is a diverse collection of rural & urban communities conveniently located in equal proximity to Halifax, the Valley, and Truro; yet its own cultural blend that brings quality family living, diversity, fun & festivities, and service centres together. If you are enthusiastic and driven and want to be part of a fun, energetic and welcoming team; we're INSPIRED and ask you to keep reading!

We strive to be an inclusive and diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, and of the citizens we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Inuit and Metis People, African Nova Scotian's, and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQQIPAA community, and femme-identifying people. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, either in your cover letter or resume.

If you are inspired with this work environment, you are encouraged to apply for our

Development Control Technician

position.

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, the

Development Control Technician

assists the Development Officer in administering the land use and subdivision by-laws as provided by the Municipal Government Act, as well as responding to inquiries related to zoning, subdivision and property information, interpreting the by-laws and planning and development matters in general.

What We Offer:

Regular hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (35 hours per week) Overtime opportunities as required Annual vacation leave Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and wellness benefits Company match pension plan Opportunities for learning and development

What we're looking for:

Two years of post-secondary education in planning or related field or equivalent experience in a similar role General knowledge of principles of planning, building, and/or engineering General knowledge of land use legislation including the Municipal Government Act and familiarity with Land Use By-laws Intermediate to advanced computer skills and knowledge of desktop software, in particular Microsoft Office, excel. Experience with permitting software, especially TownSuite Municipal Software, would be considered an asset Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License, access to a reliable vehicle.
A complete copy of the job description can be found at:

Employment OpportunitiesThe Regional Municipality of Windsor-West Hants

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment and handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Nova Scotia.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV or resume with cover letter (merged into one PDF document) with "

Development Control Technician

" in the subject line no later than 4:30pm on Monday September 29, 2025, to the attention of Katie Rose, HR Manager at apply@westhants.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,439.00-$74,076.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person