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WHEATLAND COUNTY
Hwy. 1, R.R. 1, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6 Tel. (403) 934-3321 Fax (403) 934-4889 www.wheatlandcounty.ca
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL OFFICER
Wheatland County is a rural municipality located 40 km east of Calgary. The County is supported by a mixture of agriculture, industrial, oil and gas activity, and community development. The County is experiencing growth resulting in many interesting and challenging community planning and development projects.
The County is currently seeking a Development Control Officer. The Development Control Officer is responsible for development and control within Wheatland County, ensuring that development regulations are administered.
The position will include the following (refer to website for full job description):
- Administer the County’s Land Use Bylaw and ensure that development occurs in compliance with the Municipal Government Act, the statutory plans, bylaws and policies established by the County
- Processing and presenting development permit applications
- Working with Council and Council Committees
- Undertaking economic development initiatives
- Facilitating public inquiries
- Site Inspections
- General development duties
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- Post secondary training in land use planning or related discipline; or equivalent experience
- Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills
- Well developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner
- The ability to work with municipal Council
- Knowledge of municipal legislation and relevant statutes
- Proven overall local government development experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy the successful candidate will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check as well as pre-employment drug testing.
Applications, including references and salary expectations, should be submitted in confidence to:
Personnel Committee - Development Control Officer
Wheatland County
Hwy 1, R.R. 1
Strathmore, AB
T1P 1J6
Tel: (403) 934-3321 Fax: (403) 934-4889
Email: Bonnie.Knox@wheatlandcounty.ca
Position will remain open until suitable candidate is selected.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
