Description:
Are you passionate about urban development and eager to make a difference in your community?
We're seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Planning Technician I, responsible for delivering essential planning services within our dynamic and multi-functional environment.
As a key member of our service delivery team, you'll play a crucial role in reviewing and rendering decisions on minor development permit applications, utilizing your keen eye for detail and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Your responsibilities will extend to writing reports and attending hearings at the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, providing invaluable information, interpretation, and direction to stakeholders.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the vibrant development of our city, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of urban planning and making a positive impact in our community.
- Intake, review and render decisions on minor development permits such as Backyard Housing, Single detached, Semi-detached, and Duplex house development permit applications, as well as home improvement permits, development permits for home-based businesses, certain permanent signage, all temporary signage
- Review and process requests for compliance certificates in consultation with the Zoning Bylaw. Circulate and prepare any resulting encroachment agreements. This includes circulation for comment to appropriate City departments and preparation of encroachment agreement letters
- Review and research zoning clearances related to business licenses, including on-line applications. Involves examination of development approvals, evaluation of current zoning, and ensuring compliance with applicable bylaws, acts and regulations
- Review and issue curb crossing permits. This includes liaising and coordinating with the Transportation Department
- Provide customers with knowledgeable and timely responses to their inquiries involving zoning, major and minor development questions and application procedures for development permits
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Two year technical diploma in planning, architecture or landscaping with preference in planning or architecture from a recognized institution (post-secondary technical school or community college)
- 2 years of previous employment in the planning and architectural technical field is required
- Have working knowledge of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw, statutory regulations, Municipal Government Act, City Plan, Area Structure Plans, Neighbourhood Structure Plans, Area Redevelopment Plans, policies and guidelines related to planning practice
- Knowledge of planning terminology, practices, procedures, standards and work methods applied within a planning environment
- Knowledge of land use planning and development issues in a municipal context is required
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret development applications and associated blueprints and plans, including building elevations and floor plans, site plans, landscape plans, survey plans, and Real Property Reports
- Ability to effectively interpret and ensure compliance with the City's policies and procedures and represent the City of Edmonton in a professional, honest, respectful, and safe manner
- Good communication skills including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and accuracy
- Ability to meet and deal effectively with the development industry and members of the public, including the use of strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills,the ability to negotiate an alternative course of action, and enforce regulations with consistency, impartiality and good judgment
- Ability to organize, plan and manage work, and generally work independently
- Adept in the use of software applications with emphasis on POSSE, Gmail, and Google Apps
- Demonstrated ability to work under heavy work loads and tight timelines. Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Good analytical, decision-making abilities and conflict resolution skills
- Diplomacy in dealing with all stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a high paced, high volume environment
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture