Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Use of AutoCAD software for the design of industrial, commercial and residential land, and for use in servicing, marketing and sales documents and for assessing financial implications of land development.
• Assists in the preparation of reports to committees and the public and prepares development proposals and applications for land use approvals and amendments.
• Prepares tenders, participates in selection process of, and directs surveyors for the preparation of subdivision plans, feature plans, survey plans, and land titling.
• Assists in project management for neighbourhood enhancements and other land development projects.
• Researches, analyzes, monitors and formats real estate market data, for use in reports and to mitigate risk in land development planning.
• Assists with the review of plans for conformance with Saskatoon Land’s Architectural Guidelines for Multi-Family and Commercial Development. Reviews plans for conformance with Saskatoon Land’s single-family development controls and driveway and landscaping incentives,
• Provides professional and technical support to staff.
• Coordinates the work of, and trains, other staff, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

• Degree in planning or a directly related field.
• Possession of Full Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute (SPPI).
• Three years related professional land development planning experience.
• Completion of a recognized AutoCAD class or demonstrated ability in the use of AutoCAD
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, standards and practices related to urban planning and land development.
• Considerable knowledge of related municipal Bylaws, Provincial legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete numerous complex tasks within established time frames.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff, clients and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of AutoCAD software
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyse data
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of related business and planning software.