Job Description

Posted Date: May 29, 2024Senior Planning and Development OfficerLamont County, Lamont, AlbertaLamont County is located less than 45 minutes east of Edmonton and is part of Alberta\'s Industrial Heartland. With a population of approx. 4,000 and a service area of over 9,500 residents, we contribute to over 40 major industrial companies and investments of over $45B. The county is adjacent to Strathcona County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan, as well as many important municipalities in the region. Lamont County is a great place to work!We are looking for a Senior Planning & Development Officer as part of Planning & Community Services.The Senior Planning and Development Officer is an expert that ensures applicable planning and development processes are accurately followed. This position is responsible for amending, interpreting and implementing Lamont County\'s Land Use Bylaw, complex development permits and subdivision files, as well as resource and mentor for the Development Officer and Administrative Assistant. This position reports to and works closely with the Planning & Community Services Director.This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Internal and external candidates will be considered.Please forward your application in one of the following ways (as one PDF or Word document only):Email:Lamont County thanks all applicants for their interest. Please Note: only those individuals who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for and submit a separate application for different positions. All resumes are retained on file for a period of six months.Key Responsibilities Include:

• Extensive knowledge and experience working with land use bylaws, the Municipal Government Act, and subdivision and development regulations, including taking the lead on all aspects of the Land Use Bylaw.

• Manages and/or participates in complex consultation and negotiation, consultant contracts, and multi-disciplinary teams/projects to adhere with provincial legislation and county policies, and performs related duties on bylaw amendment and subdivision applications.

• Effectively represents the County in public and landowner/applicant meetings.

• Processes major development permit and subdivision applications, including coordination of circulations to internal departments and external agencies, and prepares development permit decisions, including recommended conditions of approval that address specific requirements that take into consideration the specifics of the site and proposal.

• Meets with developers to discuss their proposals and offers advice and guidance in development permit, subdivision, and bylaw amendment processes.

• Ensures subdivision and development permit applications and approvals are complete and filed; including an assessment of information submitted and regarding conditionally approved development permits with expiry dates, working with the applicant to achieve these conditions.

• Assists the Finance Department in maintaining an accurate log of all letters of credit required as a condition of development or subdivision approval, and creates the necessary forms for new, revised or released letters of credit.

• Endorses stamps of compliance on real property reports and offers advice to applicants to bring properties into compliance when real property reports are reviewed.

• Manages security deposits and refunds on property approaches and assist the Public Works Department to determine annual approach construction program.

• Promotes strategic plan goals and objectives to landowners and applicants as it relates to land use and development.

• Maintains a high degree of tact, respect and professionalism in all interactions, including in presentation to Subdivision Authority and Appeal Boards, advisory committees, and with the public, Council and other stakeholders.

• Ability to make decisions from broad objectives, instructions and policies. Problems addressed and subsequent decision making using factual data and applying fundamental principles.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (Diploma/Degree in a related field). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Membership and demonstrated professional development with the Alberta Development Officers Association and/or Alberta Professional Planning Institute or comparable associations is preferred.

• Five years of progressively responsible and diversified experience in a municipal environment is preferred.

• Ensures safe working practices are observed at all times and reports Occupational Health and Safety related injuries or property damage in accordance with Lamont County procedures and participates in the County\'s health and safety program and attends applicable trainings.

Employer Contact:Name: Russ Farmer Email:Additional Job Information:Posted Date: May 29, 2024
Closing Date: June 21, 2024

Rural Municipalities of Alberta