Inspections and Compliance Officer, Landscaping and

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Inspections and Compliance Officer, Landscaping and Development**

**Job Number***:
**45307**

Consider the opportunity of a Planning Technician I for the Inspections and Compliance Unit in the Development Approvals and Inspections Section - and join an enthusiastic, collaborative team

The Planning Technician I provides inspections and compliance services to the Development Approvals and Inspections Section. The work includes inspecting landscaping installations through the spring and summer months, conducting development inspections to confirm that new construction is completed according to approved development permits, and investigating and enforcing development, land use, and residential living complaints. Critical elements of this position include:

- Improving Edmonton’s livability through ensuring compliance with City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800 and the Municipal Government Act
- Stewarding bylaw complaints through the team’s established escalated enforcement model
- Providing information, interpretation and education regarding City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800 to development industry stakeholders, members of the public, and internal staff

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

- Manage a caseload of files and conduct inspections on commercial, industrial, and residential sites to ensure development and landscaping has been constructed and installed in accordance with the approved plans, permits, and the Zoning Bylaw
- Research and investigate commercial, industrial, and residential property development and landscaping histories in accordance with the team’s established procedures for file reviews, including reviewing development and landscape plans
- Follow the team’s escalated enforcement model where necessary, determining when and to what degree enforcement regulations should be applied to files where development or landscaping has not been completed in accordance with approved plans, permits, or the Zoning Bylaw
- Prepare for and attend Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, provincial hearings, municipal hearings, and other legislative hearings to provide accurate accounts of evidence from the investigations and to justify inspection, approvals, or enforcement decisions
- Provide internal and external stakeholders with knowledgeable and timely responses to inquiries related to Zoning Bylaw contraventions
- Process and respond to a high volume of complaints related to the Zoning Bylaw and provide technical advice and instructions regarding policy and procedures
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- A 2-year diploma in Planning, Enforcement, Landscape Architectural Technology, Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized institute of technology or community college
- Strong analytical thinking skills and demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to actively listen and communicate inclusively and respectfully, and to manage and resolve confrontational situations effectively
- Ability to obtain and maintain Bylaw Officer status
- Knowledge and experience with planning, landscaping, or enforcement terminology, practices, procedures, and work methods
- Ability to interpret regulatory, legal, and statutory documents including legislation and bylaws governing the business activities of the area, such as the Zoning Bylaw and the Municipal Government Act
- Proficiency and familiarity with reading and interpreting construction blueprints, landscaping plans, real property reports, and plan drafting techniques
- Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections and gather evidence in all weather conditions while working alone and maintaining a high standard of safety on active construction sites, or other commercial, industrial, or residential properties
- Experience making decisions based on interpretation of technical drawings, site plans, landscape plans, development conditions, standard operating procedures, and bylaws and legislation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy without additional support, review, and proofreading
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive information according to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and corporate guidelines
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise high volumes of competing work
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, report writing, letter composition, stakeholder, as well as preparation and presentation of court materials
- Proficiency with: Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, Microsoft Powerpoint and/or Google Slides and familiarity with other enterprise systems, including but not limited to, POSSE, CORES, SPIN, SAP, SLIM, and GIS
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