Planning and Development Clerk

Position Requirements:

• Certificate or enrolled in a program associated with a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Well-developed organization and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage workload, including tolerating frequent interruptions and still meeting deadlines.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Strong prioritizing and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of procedures and regulations related to the position.
• Ability to control and balance various records and summaries related to the position.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly efficient team.
• Ability to ensure all work-related information is kept confidential as per policy and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Ability to deal with the public with professionalism, diplomacy, and tact.
• Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions.
• Criminal records check in accordance with Policy 55.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for the department related to various development, planning, and land-related matters, including processing correspondence, invoices, purchase orders, filing, mail, and responding to inquiries.
• Receive, process, and assist on Development Permit applications, Subdivision applications, and other related applications.
• Process Safety Code permit applications and provide administrative support for various Safety Codes initiatives.
• Provide telephone and customer reception support and direction on general information regarding various planning, development, and safety code-related processes.
• If required, attend Council, Council committees, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board hearings, or other related meetings.
• Organize, prepare agendas, and attend MPC meetings.
• Receive, review, and process requests for compliance certificates and other related land matters such as discharging caveats, Land Use Bylaw amendments, and encroachment permits.
• Review, update, and maintain departmental brochures and procedural manuals on an ongoing basis.
• Explain policies, bylaws, and provincial acts/regulations to permit applicants clearly, concisely, and in writing where required.
• Perform various filing and file maintenance tasks.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Town employees and the general public in a team environment.
• Prepare various reports (including Stats Canada) as required.
• Assist in providing support as needed for various planning documents.
• Assist the Planning and Development Officer in providing presentations, updates, and reports related to planning and development matters to the Senior Management Team and other groups/committees as delegated.
• Update the Town’s website with planning and/or development-related items. Assist with the updating of the Town’s website and social media for other departments.
• Assist with Redcliff Economic Development.
• May assist with some liaison with Economic Development partners, including local businesses, neighbouring municipalities, Community Futures – Entre Corp, Palliser Economic Partnership, Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with local business owners and community leaders, encouraging partnerships and collaboration between community agencies, businesses, and residents to build community capacity and foster future economic development.
• Clerk for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board as required.
• Assist with and arrange for various advertising.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.66-$31.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-20