Development Officer - Wetaskiwin

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Conveniently located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban-rural center.

The Opportunity

Working at the intersection of planning and development, this position is a great opportunity to launch your career in local government, providing hands-on experience while building valuable skills in planning, development, and community engagement. If you enjoy problem-solving, connecting with people, and seeing the impact of your work come to life, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while growing your career.

The Development Officer I supports responsible community growth by helping residents, businesses, and builders navigate development and business licencing processes with clarity and confidence. This role focuses on lower-complexity applications, front-line service, and accurate administration to ensure approvals and information are provided consistently and in accordance with City bylaws, plans, policies, and legislation. Through responsive service and attention to detail, the position helps make development processes accessible, timely, and transparent.

Responsibilities Development Permit & Compliance Administration

Reviews standard development permit applications for completeness and accuracy, and issues development permits for permitted and discretionary uses according to the Land Use Bylaw.

Reviews Real Property Reports for compliance and issues Compliance Certificates accordingly.

Works with Safety Codes contractor to receive building permit applications and issue building permits as required.

Customer Service, Intake & Applicant Support

Acts as the primary customer service touchpoint for development and business licencing applicants.

Answers customer questions in a timely manner and provides advice and assistance as required.

Business Licencing Administration

Reviews business licence applications and issues licences to ensure compliance with the Land Use Bylaw and Business Licence Bylaw.

Monitors the status of applications and permits and follows up on outstanding documentation or conditions to ensure timely completion.

Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement Support

Receives and follows up on complaints pertaining to the Land Use Bylaw.

Responds to Land Use Bylaw complaints.

Conducts site inspections as required.

Prepares enforcement notices, and supports compliance monitoring for standard permits.

Maintains complete and accurate records of issued permits and licences, compliance certificates, enforcement actions, and other departmental activities, to support efficient service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Assists in the preparation of Safety Codes Audits and Annual Reviews.

Assists in preparing materials for Council meetings, Public Hearings, and Open Houses for Development files as required.

Maintains the Development section of the City's website.

Facilitates public education initiatives and comprehensive current knowledge of applicable legislation, new trends and literature.

Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience

Post- secondary certificate or diploma in Office Administration is an asset.

Applied Land Use Planning (ALUP) Certificate or equivalent is an asset.

Membership in the Alberta Development Officer's Association (ADOA) is an asset.

A Class 5 Drivers Licence and a Driver's Abstract is required.

Before commencing employment, the successful candidate must provide all necessary certifications and documentation, including but not limited to a driver's abstract and employment-related record checks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A minimum of one year of municipal experience in office administration.

Physical Effort and Safety Commitment

As the successful applicant, you will be responsible to adhere to the policies, principals, and practices of OHS legislation, and the City's requirements, as these obligations pertain to this role.

This position is considered a light safety sensitive position which includes light effort including but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling manual dexterity, visual acuity, climbing ladders, balancing, crawling, crouching, depth perception, lifting up to 20 lbs.

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance) upon first day of hire.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• 4 Personal Days per year, plus an additional day off to celebrate your work anniversary.
• Competitive paid vacation and sick time off.
• Discounted (optional) membership to the Manluk Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization.

Application Deadline and Details

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The City of Wetaskiwin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,