Manager of Planning and Development Services

• Assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for the areas of responsibility.
• Implement the work programs and policies as approved by County Council for the areas of responsibility.
• Supervise expenditure control within established policy and approved operating and capital budgets for the areas of responsibility.
• Prepare operational and statistical reports for the General Manager for the areas of responsibility.
• Prepare submissions to County Council for consideration and decision.
• Implement and maintain standard operating and administrative policies and procedures for the areas of responsibility.
• Establish and evaluate performance of all department functions.
• Evaluate and prepare policy and bylaw recommendations for the General Manager for the areas of responsibility.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a manner consistent with legislation, bylaws or policies.
• Present information to stakeholders displaying political acumen and using non-confrontational language

• Supervise the human resources assigned to the areas of responsibility within established policies and procedures.
• Prepare annual performance appraisals for all direct report staff and review with same.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Encourage staff mentoring and personal development initiatives.
• Foster a working environment focused on continuous improvement and customer service.

• Supervise the development permit process in accordance with the County land use documents.
• Execute the duties of the Development Authority in accordance with the County Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan.
• Supervise the subdivision application process in accordance with the County Land Use documents and Municipal Development Plan.
• Execute the duties of the Subdivision Authority in accordance with the County Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan.
• Review and recommend public policy on land use planning to the General Manager, Chief Administrative Officer and County Council.
• Review and recommend revisions to the County land use planning documents.
• Ensure rural addressing signage is being installed and budgeted for.
• Ensure the addressing system meets all County needs and make recommendations and improvements as required.
• Ensure land sales are undertaken as per the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.
• Manage the County land leasing portfolio.
• Budget and ensure suitable maintenance of select County owned real estate holdings.
• Represent the County on external committees as approved by the General Manager.
• Present to relevant boards as Development Authority during stop order, subdivision or development appeals.
• Manage road closure procedures and right of way realignment procedures.
• Administer various legal matters in constant consultation with the General Manager.
• Advise the General Manager on the development and sale of County owned land.
• Act in the lead role for all County initiated area structure plans working with outside consultants as required
• Take primary control and direction of difficult and/or contentious applications within the function

• Bachelors Degree in Land Use Planning or related discipline
• Five (5) years experience in a position with responsible independent decision-making capacity in a Municipal Planning setting
• Post-secondary training in Land Use Planning
• Strong knowledge of land planning theory, concepts, skills and tools
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Defensive driving
• Strong knowledge of municipal legislation, regulations and bylaws
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Work is conducted in an office environment with long periods of sitting and in a field environment requiring travel during all seasons.
• Position involves managing both short term and long term projects/files.
• Public contact is often confrontational.

Rural Municipalities of Alberta