The Supervisor, Development Control and Permitting is responsible for providing guidance and support to identify land use development issues that will impact the Municipality. The incumbent leads a team and sets priorities in developing, implementing, and evaluating statutory plans, policies, and procedures. Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Employee Development: Performs supervisory tasks for assigned team members. Works with team to plan and balance workload. Ensures teams are managed fairly and consistently and that work processes are followed and coordinated to ensure service levels. Mentors, coaches, and provides support to staff.
Research and Implementation: Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on the Municipality’s best practices. Analyzes the effectiveness of departmental programs and makes suggestions for further improvement. Provides input to department business plans, initiatives, and budget to ensure continuous achievement of department goals.
Departmental Guidance: Supervises development approval process as per provisions of the Land Use Bylaw and the Municipal Government Act. Negotiates with builders and land developers as part of the land development regulatory process. Supervises implementation of Statutory Plans. Supervises development of amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. Develops, maintains, and monitors public consultation process. Participates in the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board process.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to empower people, strong organizational skills, and use of innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills both verbal and written, as well as a demonstrated ability to assess situations from a business perspective.
- Strong team player with a collaborative style and project management and facilitation skills.
- Proven customer focus with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal customers, external providers, and industry contacts.
- Adherence to administrative directives, policy, and legal requirements with knowledge of multicultural and other diversity and inclusion issues and strategies.
- Proficient in various software applications.
- Ability to understand and follow direction given by direct supervisor.
- Sound, practical judgment using independent decision making.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering, architectural and site plans, and understand specifications.
- Must have sound knowledge of zoning, municipal by-laws, and provincial planning statutes.
EDUCATION:
- Degree in Regional and Urban Planning. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
- Masters Degree in Urban or Regional Planning preferred. Designated Planner is an asset.
- Certified Planner with membership in Canadian Institute of Planners and Applied Land Use Planning Certificate are assets.
EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years of experience in a municipal planning environment with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
- Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
- A valid Class five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
SAFETY:
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per Section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure, while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the public.
This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such, the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.
Requisition ID: 2354
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Department/ Branch: Planning and Development, Community Development Planning
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Salary Range: Competitive Salary
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Open Until Filled
Posting Type: Internal and External
Current employees must apply through the internal Careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be acce
