Development Officer

Career Opportunity
Planning & Development

Development Officer
Full-Time Permanent

Lac Ste. Anne County is seeking a qualified Development Officer to join the Planning & Development team, based in Sangudo, Alberta.

Reporting to the Planning & Development Manager, the Development Officer is the backbone of the department.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Land Use Planning or related disciplines including completion of Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP), or a combination of equivalent education experience.
- Previous experience and strong background in Municipal permitting considered an asset.
- Knowledge of relevant, provincial and municipal legislation, policies and programs with the ability to integrate and utilize knowledge in planning and development projects.
- Familiar with County structure, operations, and knowledge of rural community planning is key.
- Strong experience and understanding of community planning practices principles and procedures, land-use planning legislation, land-use planning preparation, public participation processes and the ability to integrate and utilize knowledge in rural and urban planning settings.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Demonstrated ability to maintain positive public relations with landowners and developers
- Excellent organizational, communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment and to adapt to a demanding, dynamic
- Ability to provide phone dispatch for Departmental function
- Must possess and maintain a valid Alberta Operator’s License, with the ability to provide a clean Driver’s Abstract upon request.

Lac Ste. Anne County offers a competitive salary, comprehensive employee benefit package, pension and an Earned Day Off program.

**Salary**:Dependent on experience and qualifications

**Hours of Work**: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. based on 35 hours per week.

**Closing Date**:Posting will remain open until position is filled.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sangudo, AB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Experience**:

- Development planning: 1 year (preferred)