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The District of Lakeland No. 521 is accepting applications to fill the position of Development Officer. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in municipal planning and development. Expected start date would be flexible but ideally before end of August, 2017.
Qualifications:
The Development Officer shall possess several years of office experience and have dealt extensively with the general public in an advisory capacity. An understanding of and ability to review basic building plans as well as being able to interpret the municipal zoning bylaw and official community plan as it pertains to development permit applications. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision, have excellent public relations and to incorporate time management skills to be able to meet deadlines when necessary. Work well in team environment with council, staff and public.
Duties:
Shall be responsible for the issuance of all development, moving, demolition and building permits and ensure compliance with the municipal zoning bylaw and official community plan.
Shall perform the additional duties and functions as assigned by the Administrator or council.
Process all development, demolition, building & moving permits
Follow up inspections or permits issued when required
Process stop work orders
Conduct periodic reviews and update of all forms to ensure information is correct
Be familiar with the building bylaw and district zoning bylaw and official community plan and be able to provide recommendations as to improvements.
Ensure all records are maintained in a proper filing system
Compose and issue written correspondence to applicants when required
Maintain liaison with Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency to ensure all new construction and development are being assessed.
CMHS & Statistics Canada reports
Research and analyze information and provide sound reports to Council as required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Work Setting
- Government
Area Of Specialization
- Regional or area development
- Business or commercial development