Development Compliance Officer - Planning Technician I Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52631)

Description

Consider the opportunity of Development Compliance Officer - Planning Technician I with the Development Compliance & Inquiries Unit, Development Approvals and Inspections Section, Development Services Branch, and join an enthusiastic, collaborative enforcement and planning team to resolve land use issues and improve Edmonton's livability. You will become a skilled communicator by working with the team and stakeholders in neighbourhoods and business communities.

The role of this position is to enforce the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 20001 and the Municipal Government Act as related to land use planning operations. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

What will you do?

• Manage a caseload of files and conduct inspections on commercial, industrial, and residential sites to ensure development has been constructed in accordance with the approved development permits, site plans, and The City of Edmonton's Zoning Bylaw
• Research and investigate commercial, industrial, and residential property development histories in accordance with the team's established procedures for file reviews - including reviewing development plans
• Follow the team's escalated enforcement model where necessary -  determining when and to what degree enforcement regulations should be applied to files where development has not been completed in accordance with approved plans, permits, or the City of Edmonton's Zoning Bylaw
• Prepare for and attend Court, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Provincial hearings, Municipal hearings, and other legislative hearings to provide accurate accounts of evidence from the investigations and to justify inspection, approvals, or enforcement decisions
• Provide internal and external stakeholders with knowledgeable and timely responses to inquiries related to Zoning Bylaw contraventions
• Process and respond to a high volume of complaints related to the Zoning Bylaw and provide technical advice and instructions regarding policy and procedures
• Other related duties as required