municipal planner
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September 05, 2024
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Municipal District of Greenview
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Municipal District of Greenview, AlbertaMunicipal Planner DEPARTMENT: Planning & Economic DevelopmentLOCATION: Valleyview, AlbertaSTATUS: Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found. The application review process will begin the week of October 14, 2024.Located in Northwest Alberta, the Municipal District of Greenview is a vast and diverse area rich in oil and gas, fertile farmland, mixed wood forests, and tourist destinations. As the third largest rural municipality in Alberta, Greenview boasts diversity in economic activities and an extraordinary landscape. Greenview?s economy is strengthened by its diversity, a talented workforce and an entrepreneurial spirit that is second to none. Our residents experience adventure right in their backyards with lakes, rivers, Rocky Mountain peaks and vast prairie offering a yearround outdoor playground for all ages. Greenview hosts one of the most ambitious industrial developments in Alberta and is driven towards leadership in both Community and Economic Growth.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Municipal Planner is responsible for providing professional planning advice and support to elected officials, developers, and senior administration. Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development, this role is responsible for review and administration of Municipal and Intermunicipal policies and bylaws and recommending amendments to the Municipal Planning Commission and Council. The role will work in a diverse setting with exposure to rural, small urban and industrial development. This role works in collaboration with Development staff and occasionally manages more complex subdivisions and development permit applications. MAJORDevelop and maintain a high level of working knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations relevant to Planning and Development including, Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulations, the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, Inter-municipal Development Plan, Development Guidelines & Municipal Servicing Standards Manual, as well as other plans and planning studies applicable to the municipality. Actively contribute to the development and revision of planning legislation including Land Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan, Intermunicipal Development Plans and Area Structure Plans. Process complex Development Permits; Land Use Amendments; and Subdivision applications. This position is commonly assigned to support the Planning and Development Manager in public engagement events or open houses. Occasionally is assigned Acting Manager of the Department, as required. Review site and survey drawings to ensure the necessary information has been provided for development, land use amendment and subdivision applications. Liaise with and respond professionally and promptly to internal and external customer inquiries to assist with processing applications including Policy, Area Structure Plan and Land Use Amendments, and associated Subdivisions. Advises the Manager, Planning & Development on best practices. Prepare correspondence to ratepayers, agencies, and plan public engagements, as required Prepare and present Request for Decisions to Council and the Municipal Planning Commission. Attend various meetings as a municipal staff representative and provide updates on said meetings. Perform field investigations of non-compliant related activity and facilitate the resolution of issues to comply with the Land Use Bylaw and other regulations. Follow the necessary Enforcement Steps for all Development Permits and Planning & Development to comply with Land Use Bylaw including site inspections, violation review and follow up communications. Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Planning and Development. MINORPrepare various Website and Newsletter Articles to educate and provide the public with ongoing information on Municipal planning activities. Support the Manager, Planning & Development i
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LocationValleyview, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#97727
Advertised until
2024-12-31
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