Employment Prospect

OFFICER, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

One Year Term Full-Time Position

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta.

Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):

- Reviewing applications, issuing development permits, and ensuring proper follow-up, in accordance with planning documents, Land Use Bylaws, and related legislation.
- Responding to inquiries from the public regarding developments, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders on initiated projects.
- Conducting research, revising, and providing recommendations on related Bylaws and Policies.
- Other duties as required.





Want To Be a Part Of Our County Team To be successful in this position, you will come with:

- A post secondary diploma in land use planning or related discipline which may include completion of Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP).
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in municipal planning and development.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

- Membership or eligibility for membership with the Alberta Development Officers Association (ADOA) or the Canadian Institute of Planners
- A valid Driver's License.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, good judgement, and political sensitivity.
- Ability to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to effectively provide technical information and advice to all levels within the organization, members of council, customers, members of the public, and stakeholders.
- Self directed with ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Good time and project management skills.
- Ability to work with variable work loads and produce timely and accurate documentation.




- Proficiency in computer applications and software.

Position details

- One Year Term Full-time Position
- 35 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. (additional hours may be required during evenings or weekends for meetings, special events or emergency work).

What We Have To Offer You Competitive Salary: $86,104.20 to $110,637.80 annually ($47.31 to $60.79 hourly)

Comprehensive Benefit Package

- All employer paid (100%) Sunlife health and benefit plan
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- 3 weeks vacation + 12 personal health leave days
- Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
- All access pass to the Bold Centre Multiplex and Aquatics Center
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
- Relocation assistance based on circumstance

For more information on Lac La Biche County check out this link: Lac La Biche County - Home If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter quoting Competition #82-PDO-26: Officer, Planning & Development, and resume to: Lac La Biche County - Available Careers. Click on the Competition and upload your cover letter and resume through the Apply Now button in the top right corner.

Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Officer, Planning & Development (1-yr Term Full-Time) (Lac la Biche)
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