Senior Development Officer – Full Time, Term until June 30, 2026

The City of Lacombe values its staff and believes that success and satisfaction is based upon quality service. Each
employee shares in the overall responsibility for quality service and contributes a caring attitude and a commitment to
excellence.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development Services, this position serves as a key
member of the Planning and Development team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that
municipal services and projects are delivered efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the City.
This position does not include managerial responsibilities but is essential in contributing to the overall
success of departmental objectives. The Senior Development Officer is expected to participate in
continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to evolving community needs.
The Senior Development Officer is responsible for providing thorough, high quality and timely
responses on the processing of development permit applications and development inquiries. This
position ensures an efficient and effective workflow for permit processes and other related customer
services, provides advice and recommendations for permits and serves as the main liaison to City of
Lacombe Municipal Planning Commission and/or the Heritage Resources Committee. The Senior
Development Officer provides coaching and mentoring to development staff on development permit
applications, possible conditions, and compliance. This position provides support in issuing building
and secondary permits as well as preparing Land Use Bylaw amendments, planning and development
agreements or reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Public
Administration, Urban Planning or Planning, Land Management
• Applied Land Use Planning Certificate
• Designation of Powers for Alberta Safety Codes (or eligible to obtain)
• Member of or eligible for membership in the Alberta Development Officer’s Association
• Five (5) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Conflict Resolution training is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license is required

Salary and Benefits: $3,502.50 - $4,377.75 biweekly (based on 37.5 hours per week, dependent upon
experience). The City offers a generous benefit package, including health and welfare benefits, and 3
weeks’ vacation to start.

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