Development Officer

6 months ago

Olds, Canada Town of Olds Full time

**DEVELOPMENT OFFICER**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Officer to join the Town of Olds, Alberta.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning & Infrastructure, the Development Officer is responsible

and guidance to the public, developers, landowners, administration, council, and related boards.

Providing positive customer service experiences is a key responsibility, as the Development

Officer may be the stakeholders' first point of contact. Every interaction is an opportunity to

reflect the organization’s values: dedication, helpfulness, and knowledge. The goal is for

stakeholders to share their exceptional service experiences with others.

**IDEAL CANDIDATE**

We are looking for a Development Officer who is proficient in guiding applicants through the

with regulations such as the Land Use Bylaw, committed to fostering excellent customer service

experiences, and possesses expertise in Land Use Planning or related educational background.

**THE ORGANIZATION**

The Town of Olds has a population of just under 10,000 people and is home to Olds College and

one of the first community owned fiber to the premise projects in Canada, O-NET. With ten

approved Area Structure Plans, three of which are active, and a completed Intermunicipal

Development Plan with Mountain View County, there is opportunity for growth. In 2021 the

building permit value processed by our Planning and Development team was just under $9.5

million. To the end of October 2022, Planning and Development has issued 162 development and

building permits with a value of over $16 million as the community continues to grow.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Development & Administration**
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, Subdivision and

Development Regulations 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.
- Work with Planner.
- Inspect developments for conformity to development permit conditions as well as

investigate property complaints.
- 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 gather appropriate documentation.
- Prepare Bylaw, Notices and Agendas for Public Hearing relative to development
- Act in an advisory role to Council regarding planning and development issues.
- Provide reporting and recommendation to the Council on planning and development

issues.

By-Law.
- Attend meetings of 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.***

**Recommendations**:

- Assists in the development of departmental protocols and procedures.***

**Customer Services**
- Assist and advise the public on the Municipal Government Act, Land Use Bylaw and

Municipal Development Plan policies and procedures.
- Provide information to the public concerning departmental services.
- Work with customers and developers on permits and Land Use Bylaw amendments.

**Risk Management & Safety
It is the responsibility of the Town of Olds employees to take care to ensure their own safety and

the safety of others, to know and follow all safety and health instructions, rules, regulations, and

safe work procedures and to report any unsafe or substandard condition or act as soon as

possible to the employer 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 the safety and health of all personnel, and for promoting proper attitudes towards safety and

health in themselves and in those they supervise.
- Act in a support role in the case of a local state of emergency within the Emergency

Operations Center.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post-Secondary education in Land Use Planning, Development and related disciplines

including completion of Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP), or equivalent.
- Previous or current membership in Alberta Development Officer Association (ADOA).
- Possession of a valid Class 5 drivers’ license.
- 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 Planning documents.
- Working knowledge of statutory plans: MDP’s, LUB’s, ASP’s.

**KEY COMPETENCIES**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to interact with

public, staff, Council, and external agencies.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and withi

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