Planning & Development Officer
Job Type: Policy / Planning / Research
Closing Date: Sep 7, 2025
Job Description
Role Overview
Reporting to the Director of Community & Protective Services, the Planning & Development Officer is responsible for:
- Reviewing and making decisions on development permit applications
- Providing interpretations and advice on Land Use Bylaw (LUB) regulations
- Administering Athabasca County’s Land Use Bylaw
- Offering planning and development expertise to stakeholders
- Assisting with daily operations and initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Provide development-related information and expertise to departments, ratepayers, developers, contractors, architects, the public, and other municipalities
- Accept, assess, and process applications for development, subdivision, compliance, information requests, and bylaw amendments
- Participate in the development and revision of planning legislation (e.g., LUB, Municipal Development Plan, Inter-Municipal Development Plans)
- Investigate complaints and follow up appropriately
- Issue compliance orders under the LUB and Municipal Government Act
- Present to the Municipal Planning Commission, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, LPRT, and Council
- Participate in open houses and public engagements related to land development and plan amendments
- Follow records retention policies and ensure proper documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Post-secondary education in Land Use Planning or related discipline
- Minimum 1-year experience in a municipal government framework
- Knowledge of rural community planning and County operations
- Understanding of government legislation (e.g., MGA, LUB, Municipal Development Plan)
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain positive public relations
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software
- Equivalencies in education and experience may be considered
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
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Application Return: Planning@athabascacounty.com
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years