Development Planner - Drayton Valley, Canada - Town of Drayton Valley

Town of Drayton Valley

Verified Company

Drayton Valley, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Drayton Valley is a vibrant and diverse community of 7,200 sitting high above the North Saskatchewan River. Drayton Valley is located 90 minutes southwest of Edmonton. Oil and gas is the primary driver of Drayton Valley's economy, but agriculture and forestry also play important roles.

As the centre for a trading area of around 30,000 people, Drayton Valley offers many of the services and amenities usually found in larger communities.

Drayton Valley's success is built on the collective successes of everyone living and working in the community, by pulling together, the community and its residents are stronger and more resilient.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary that is negotiable based on your qualifications, skills and experience.

As an organization that truly values the contributions of our employees, we actively support training and professional development, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

All of our employees have access to a great range of benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._
The Town of Drayton Valley is committed to Anti-Racism, equity and inclusion and a safe and harassment free working environment._

Responsibilities:

Providing support to the General Manager of Planning & Development, other General Managers, and the Chief Administrative Officer.
Overseeing correspondence, municipal files, databases and records.
Attending meetings and conferences with regard to department activities as directed by the General Manager of Planning & Development.
Working with landowners, developers and other interested parties regarding development and planning processes and queries;
Processing of rezoning and issuance of Development and Building Permits, Business Licenses and other approvals of the department.
Conduct Site Inspections for Development Permits to ensure conditions are being met.
Reviewing Development Permit Applications and approving or refusing Development Permits, with conditions or reasons for refusal.
Utilizing esite to monitor the issuance of Building Permits by contract inspectors.
Guiding the review of Real Property Reports submitted to the Town and issuance of Compliance Certificates reflecting the status of the property's compliance with the Town's Land Use Bylaw.
Overseeing the preparation of documents for registration with Alberta Registries/Land Titles Office or for the discharge of Caveats.
Guide the creation and publication of information and marketing material, public notices and advertisements to promote the department and to keep the public informed of department meetings and approvals/refusals under the direction of the General Manager of Planning & Development.
Significantly contribute as a key team member in the Municipal Asset Management Committee.
Displaying a thorough knowledge of municipal legislation, regulations, bylaws and the approval process.
Communicate department activities to other departments within the organization;
Other duties as assigned by the General Manager of Planning & Development or the CAO.

Qualifications and Experience:

Postsecondary education in land use planning or urban/regional planning from a recognized or accredited institution is preferred (education in a related field will be considered)
A combination of education and/or experience will be considered for this position.
Working knowledge of GIS systems is an asset.
Knowledge of Municipal Government Act as it relates to Planning & Development
Demonstration of solid customer service skills
Commissioner or oaths or ability to acquire
Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract