Own Diamond Valley’s brand-new Land Use Bylaw and turn municipal planning rules into transparent, workable development pathways. The Director of Planning & Development reports directly to the CAO in Alberta’s newest town, formed through 2023 amalgamation. You will bring the consultant-led bylaw home and establish checklists, timelines, and processes applicants can follow. The role also supports Council with major land-use files, policy, and timely decisions.

Key Responsibilities
Land the recent Land Use Bylaw through final implementation
Turn standards into clear applicant checklists and timelines
Explain struggling files and next steps early
Brief Council on land-use files and policy matters
Coordinate planning with operations and capital programs

Requirements:
Ability to simplify complex planning matters
Practical judgment for municipal approvals and development
Experience leading people or projects
Explicit communication with Council, applicants, and residents
RPP designation is an asset, not a requirement Use practical land-use planning, plain-language communication, and sound judgment to make development approvals easier to understand.

📌 Municipal Land Use Bylaw Director Red Deer
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