Job Summary

Under supervision of the Development Review Manager, this position provides technical and interpretive customer service involving the review and approval of a variety of development permit applications under the provision of The Zoning Bylaw and The Planning and Development Act.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review of development permit applications, including highly complex development applications such as Direct Control District applications. 
• Advises applicants verbally and in writing of specific items of non-compliance with the Zoning Bylaw, and negotiates with applicants to achieve bylaw compliance. 
• Approves and issues development permits accordingly and prepares and issues letters denying applications including the reasons for denial. 
• Reviews subdivision, rezoning, discretionary use, and condominium applications for compliance with the Zoning Bylaw and other municipal requirements.
• Responds to complex development related inquiries and provides accurate and consistent zoning interpretations to developers, architects, engineers, designers and the general public.
• Maintains effective relationships with members of the development industry;
• Maintains application file systems and records;
• Compiles and organizes statistical information on development applications and related revenues, and prepares information reports, including recommendations on policy and programs.
• Provides technical advice in the preparation of Zoning Bylaw amendments.
• Assists with the preparation of materials in connection with development permit appeals to the Development Appeals Board and the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.
• Assists with the Legalizing Existing Suites (LES) program. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Diploma in Planning Technology, Architectural Technology or related discipline with five years' experience in the application and enforcement of Zoning Bylaw regulations OR a Degree in Planning or related discipline and three years' experience in the application and enforcement of Zoning Bylaw regulations.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:    

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of city planning.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal bylaws and provincial regulations pertaining to land use planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the public, the development industry, professionals in various fields, and other civic staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems and manage conflicts in a positive and timely manner.
• Ability to make clear decisions in a prompt and consistent manner.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office software.