Description
The primary role of the Planning & Development Officer is to conduct comprehensive reviews and render decisions on applications for development permits in a timely manner consistent with the legislation and County Bylaws. The primary role of the Planning Officer is to manage and process applications for Area Structure Plan, Outline plans, land use and subdivision. As part of the Planning and Development Team, this position is responsible for overseeing multiple concurrent applications and providing the necessary information to the various groups involved, including elected officials, Provincial departments, boards and committees, private consultants, business organizations and the public.
Requirements
- Provide advice to the public, and other stakeholders on planning and development regulations of the Municipal Government Act, Municipal Development Plan, the Land Use Bylaw, other statutory documents, plans, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations;
- Draft reports for the purposes of analyzing planning applications as they pertain to the guidance found within Municipal and Provincial policy and legislation;
- Develop and give presentations regarding proposed plans, land use, subdivision and development permit applications and the Development Authority’s position to Council at Public Hearings/Meetings of Council, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), the Land and Property Rights Tribunal, other committees and boards and to the public;
- Research best practices in planning, on related development matters and prepare reports for the Department and for Council;
- Monitor documentation related to development permits;
- Ensure timely and accurate activities with respect to the enforcement of the County’s Land Use Bylaw;
- Perform the duties and responsibilities of a Planning Officer, Development Officer, Economic Development Officer and/or Business Licensing Officer as assigned;
- Support the function of the Department, including filing, photocopying, issuing letters of compliance and zoning, assisting landowners with their inquiries and undertake special projects and other tasks as assigned;
- Assist with the development and delivery of communications regarding Department initiatives, policy and procedure;
- Perform inspections of property and buildings as necessary for the formulation of Development Authority decisions and presentations to Council, the SDAB or other Boards; and inspections and analysis of property as required in the formation of staff reports and presentations to Council for Planning Applications;
- Draft and ensure correct execution of various required documents and agreements such as Development Agreements as required for the management of files.
- Represent the County on various committees and Boards;
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Salary & Benefits
Foothills County offers a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan and group insurance benefits.
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