Parks Encroachment Specialist - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.As a Parks Encroachment Specialist, you will provide technical expertise, leadership, and support regarding the City of Calgary’s Encroachment Bylaw, the Parks and Pathways Bylaw, and the Alberta Municipal Government Act while utilizing the Alberta Land Titles System. You will review and apply the applicable bylaws when an encroachment is identified on city-owned park land. Primary duties include:

• Review Real Property Reports (RPR) and associated documents (for example: land titles, existing encroachment agreements, landscape licenses) as a part of the transfer of ownership of a property due to a sale, to determine if an encroachment exists on city owned park land as well as the scope of the encroachment.
• Ensure all decisions are in alignment with the Municipal Government Act, The City of Calgary Encroachment Bylaw 9M2020, Calgary Parks and Pathways Bylaw 11M2019, and all other relevant City of Calgary Bylaws.
• Identify encroachments on parks owned land including both structural encroachments and natural area alteration (for example: mowing, cutting down vegetation).
• Act as the primary contact for Parks and Open Spaces; engage with property owners, external lawyers, and multiple business units including Real Estate and Development Services, Law, Planning, Bylaw Services, and Parks and Open Spaces including but not limited to Urban Forestry, development inspectors, zone superintendents, and park ecologists.
• Advise appropriate course of action to be taken to rectify the encroachment.
• Provide written decisions on the City of Calgary’s behalf to property owners where Parks and Open Spaces has interest/interests in the property that is being dealt with.
• Oversee record keeping to confirm all encroachments are properly tracked; ensure a coordinated and timely response for communication, removals, permitting, site visits, and final approvals.

Qualifications

• One of the following combinations of education and experience is required:
  • A completed 2 year technical diploma in a related discipline such as Applied Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, or Architectural Technology and at least 5 years of experience in planning, property or business assessment, experience with the application of a zoning, land use, or municipal bylaws or a directly related field; OR
  • A degree in a related discipline such as Applied Land Use Planning, Urban Planning or Architectural Technology and at least 3 years of experience in planning, property or business assessment, experience with the application of a zoning, land use, or municipal bylaws or a directly related field.
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS), Public One-Stop Service Engine (POSSE), LInDA, and/or Waterfront will be considered an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is also an asset.
• You have a demonstrated ability to review real property reports, interpret legislation, acts, and bylaws, and work with the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision making.
• A strong ability to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of data, and effectively communicate with a diverse set of internal and external partners.
• This role requires a level of political acumen above and beyond administrative tasks.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: CUPE Local 38Business Unit: Parks and Open SpacesPosition Type: 1 PermanentLocation: 3790 Seton Drive SECompensation: Pay Grade 11 $42.09- $56.27 per hour (2023 Rates)Days of Work: This position works a 5 day workweek with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work weekAudience: Internal/ExternalApply By: December 6, 2022Job ID #: 306563Quick Apply

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