Development Officer - Jobs in Olds, AB

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Development OfficerAs our Development Officer, you will help people through the building or development permit process so they canaccomplish the goals they have for their property. You will handle entry level permits or applications related to asingle or double parcel of land if the application conforms to the Land Use Bylaw. To thrive in this role, you musthave the ability to explain and lead people through potentially complex processes. The ability to create positivecustomer service experiences is necessary for this position. You may be the first person with whom a stakeholderinteracts; every interaction is an opportunity to demonstrate the values we promote for our employees: dedication,helpfulness, and knowledge. We want people to tell their friends about how great their customer servicesexperience was. With you.The Town of Olds has a population of just under 10,000 people and is home to Olds College and one of the firstcommunity owned fiber to the premise projects in Canada, O-NET. With ten approved Area Structure Plans, threeof which are active, and a completed Intermunicipal Development Plan with Mountain View County, there isopportunity for growth. In 2021 the building permit value processed by our Planning and Development team wasjust under $9.5 million. To the end of October 2022, Planning and Development has issued 162 development andbuilding permits with a value of over $16 million as the community continues to grow.We are looking for a Development Officer with experience:

• Guiding people through the process of applying for and the approval process for applications and permits.
• Approving and issuing applications or permits that comply with set guidelines or rules e.g., Land Use Bylaw.
• Creating positive customer service experiences.
• In Land Use Planning or education in the same.

The wage range for this position is $41.17 - $46.72 per hour. Annual salary is based on a 37.5-hour work week.This position includes health benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP).A detailed job description can be found on the Town of Olds website at olds.ca/careersInterested parties are invited to send a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications by December 5, 2022,at 8:30 am to:Human ResourcesTown of Olds4512 46 StreetOlds AB T4H 1R5Fax 403.556.6537E-mail: hr@olds.caThe Town of Olds thanks all applicants, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Town of Olds Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Development OfficerDEPARTMENT: Operations JOB REPORTS TO: Director of OperationsFUNCTION/PURPOSE: The Development Officer will process small scale single or double parceldevelopment applications, providing interpretation, explanation, and guidance to members of the public,developers, landowners, administration, council, and related boards.# KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (% time)1. Development & Administration Develop and maintain knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, Subdivision and DevelopmentRegulations and the Town’s statutory plans and Land Use Bylaw

• Ensure compliance with Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act
• Administer through permits the Land Use Bylaw
• Receive, evaluate, and process development permit applications
• Assist and evaluate applications for amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and statutory plans for

single or scale one or two parcel applications.

• Work with Planner
• Inspect developments for conformity to development permit conditions as well as investigate

property complaints

• Review and approve Land Use Bylaw Compliance Certificate applications
• Prepare and research information for the Request for Decision Process
• Ensures follow-up is completed to ensure development permit conditions are met and liaises with

Building Safety Codes Officer as well as other provincial agencies and authorities to gatherappropriate documentation.

• Prepare Bylaw, Notices and Agendas for Public Hearing relative to development applications
• Act in an advisory role to the Municipal Planning Commission regarding planning and development

issues

• Provide reporting and recommendation to the Municipal Planning Commission on planning and

development issues

• Render decisions on development permit applications in accordance with the Land Use By-Law
• Attend meetings of the Municipal Planning Commission, Council, Public Hearings, and other public

events as required

• Collaborate with Planner and/or external planning consultants on planning and development

projects or issues when needed.

• Support Economic Development initiatives such as business licenses, and other business apps.
• Enter and send off monthly stats as required

Recommendations:

• Assists in the development of departmental protocols and procedures

75%2. Customer Services Assist and advise the public on the Municipal Government Act, Land Use Bylaw and MunicipalDevelopment Plan policies and procedures

• Provide information to the public concerning to departmental services
• Work with customers and developers on permits and Land Use Bylaw amendments

25 %3. Risk Management & Safety: It is the responsibility of the Town of Olds employees to take care to ensure their own safety and thesafety of others, to know and follow all safety and health instructions, rules, regulations and safe workprocedures and to report any unsafe or substandard condition or act as soon as possible to theemployer and to promote proper attitudes towards safety and health in themselves and coworkers.Incumbents are responsible for ensuring that operations are performed with the utmost regard for thesafety and health of all personnel, and for promoting proper attitudes towards safety and health inthemselves and in those they supervise.

• Act in a support role in the case of a local state of emergency within the Emergency Operations

Center

• 100%

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:Education:

• Post-Secondary education in Land Use Planning, Development and related disciplines including completion

of Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP), or equivalent.

• Pervious of current membership in Alberta Development Officer Association (ADOA)
• Possession of a valid Class 5 drivers’ license.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years related experience in a municipal planning and development environment

Working knowledge of Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act and Municipal Land Use Planningdocuments Working knowledge of statutory plans: MDP’s, LUB’s, ASP’s.Competencies: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to interact with public, staff, Council,and external agencies.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment and to adapt to a

demanding and dynamic work environment

• Strong computers skills in Microsoft Office products, including Access
• Working knowledge of GIS and CAD systems
• Ability to enforce Town Land Use Regulations and Development requirement

DIRECTLY REPORTING TO THIS JOB ARE: none NOC CODE 2021:14301WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment, ergonomics related hazards
• Exposure to public and media criticism
• Intense concentration on tasks for extended periods
• Some outdoor on-site inspection

Identified job hazards:

• Hazards as outlined on the Formal Hazard Assessment Worksheet in the Town Office COR Binder.

Wage Grid: Technical 2Incumbent Signature:WORKING WITH OTHERSWith whom are you required to work in doing your job Use titles. (In Person; Telephone; Writing.)People Contacted How Often Purpose HowWithinOrganizationDirectors, Senior Staff Daily Consult, gain agreement, compliance,and present recommendationsP/W/TDirectors, Senior Staffand MPCSemi-monthlyMonthlyAs requiredAs requiredProvide reports and discuss forecasting,project analysis, internal reviews,presentations, provide advice,recommend action, and representposition taken.P/W/TIT Services As Required System requests/program enhancementsBusiness LicensingP/W/TAll Employees Daily Provide advice and direction, customerserviceP/W/TSafety Codes Officers Daily Inspection permits, compliant and Coderelation issuesP/W/TOutsideOrganizationPlanning Consultant 2-4 times perweekSubdivision approvals, Area StructurePlans, Civic Addressing, Street naming,Land Use Bylaw, Municipal DevelopmentPlan, Area Redevelopment Plans, LandAssembly and Land Transactions.P/W/TGovernment Agencies -Alberta Environment,Alberta Transportation,Alberta Safety Codes,Alberta Land Titles,Public Health andMountain View CountyAs Required General inquiries and Developmentissues.P/W/TMunicipal and IndustrialDevelopersAs Required Present and discuss assumptions andresults of information, analysisP/W/TQuick Apply

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