Development Officer

1 week ago

Peace River, Canada Town of Peace River Full time

Are you passionate about shaping vibrant communities and driving sustainable growth? Do you thrive on turning vision into reality? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dynamic team as a Development Officer

Reporting to the Manager of Planning & Development, the Development Officer is responsible for ensuring that planning, development, and safety (building) code regulations are properly administered in the Town of Peace River. We are looking for someone who places customer service as a high priority, is detail oriented, can meet deadlines, understands municipal planning frameworks, and wants to be an active participant in making Peace River grow.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Administer the building permit process, with the Town’s contracted Accredited Agency to ensure Alberta Building Code regulations and Safety Code Council requirements are met.

**Required Qualifications and Skills**
- Post-secondary education in Land Use Planning or related disciplines, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Must hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Must have a clean Criminal Record Check.
- Strong, confident, and clear communication abilities in both written and spoken English.

**Desired Qualifications and Skills**
- Proven experience in a municipal planning and development environment is an asset;
- To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform the duties to a high degree of quality, timeliness and precision.
- Experience and understanding of community planning practices, principles and procedures, land use planning legislation, land use planning preparation, public participation processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and focus on customer service excellence.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

**Full Time - Permanent Employment**
- Salary: $73,936—$92,846
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (evening and weekend work as required)

**What We Offer**:

- Your work will have a direct impact on quality of our residents’ day to day lives.
- Regular training opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.
- Short commute to work.
- Our leadership team values your voice and input and welcomes feedback.
- A defined benefit pension plan and a competitive health and benefits package. that start from Day 1.
- 3 weeks vacation to start.
- Free gym membership.

Nestled in the heart of the Peace Country, Peace River is a scenic, vibrant community in Northwest Alberta, that is home to just under 7,000 residents. The town is a five hours’ drive North of Edmonton and two hours Northeast of Grande Prairie.

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