Planning Officer

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a confident and personable professional to join our Planning & Development Team. Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning, the Planning Officer is responsible for providing high-quality and timely planning & development services, with a particular focus on development planning matters.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Processing minor Development Permit applications, including those for low-and-medium density residential developments, home occupation, and signage applications.
• Reviewing and processing of requests for Compliance Certificates in accordance with department service levels and policy and procedure.
• Processing and completion of Encroachment Agreement applications as requested in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Actioning minor subdivision applications and endorsement requests to oversee subdivision projects within the city, ensuring adherence with City Bylaws, policies, and objectives.
• Reviewing and providing preliminary evaluations of development proposals based on relevant planning documents, bylaws, and regulations.
• Assisting the Manager, Development Planning with enforcement of Land Use regulations to ensure compliance with the Land Use Bylaw, Development Permits, and Subdivision decisions.
• Responding to residents in a timely and meticulous manner, demonstrating tact and diplomacy while representing the City of Fort Saskatchewan.