Dev and Planning Technologist

Role Responsibilities

The Government of Alberta, Construction and Maintenance within Transportation and Economic Corridors is currently looking for a Development and Planning Technologist (DPT) to join their busy team in Red Deer and Camrose. If you are looking for a challenging yet exciting opportunity, look no further and apply!  
 
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the DPT (Development and Planning Technologist) determines and enforces setback requirements for developments; presents the department’s position in the application and interpretation of the relevant parts of the Acts, Legislations and Regulations surrounding the protection of the highway corridors thereby preventing future  costs associated with improvements to the highway system due to unregulated development and minimizes the Department’s exposure to risk of litigation.
 
The DPT interacts with various clients such as landowners, commercial business operators, developers, urban & rural municipal governments and administrations, utility owners, contractors, various levels of government boards, federal, provincial government departments, and the general and motoring public.
 

The DPT interacts with various clients such as landowners, commercial business operators, developers, urban & rural municipal governments and administrations, utility owners, contractors, various levels of government boards, federal, provincial government departments, and the general and motoring public.

The main responsibilities for the DPT are (but not limited to): 
 

• The DPT acts as the Minister’s representative for day-to-day activities in Issuing Roadside Development Permits for highway vicinity developments.  For example, permits for all utility installations and review application for private sign installations.
• Reviews Planning referrals for land use re-designation, subdivisions and development permit applications, Subdivision proposals, Area structure plans, participates in the preparation of highway planning documents etc.  
• The incumbent performs the activities related to highway right-of way, field inspections, sign approvals, traffic accommodation strategies, testing & monitoring safety hazardous and review request for special events.
• The DPT reviews internal and external requests regarding road closures and property dispositions to ensure no property is left without public access, that there is no adverse impact on the provincial highway system, and proper procedures are followed.
• The Development & Planning Technologist maintains a professional level of contact with stakeholders, attend public meetings and open houses, prepares Action Requests through briefing notes using tact and diplomacy under the provided guidelines.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Required: 
 

• 2 years technical diploma or certificate in civil engineering, land-use planning, land management or a related field plus six years of related experience in highway roadside planning, highway design and/or highway construction is required. 

Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:
 

• Understanding of the interpretation and application of specific portions of Acts and Regulations pertaining to roadside planning and development function. 
• Understanding and knowledge of land use planning process in Alberta as well as long range Department plans.
• Knowledge of Department structure and relationships with other government departments and agencies
• Knowledge of third system of land survey, survey terminology and terminology and practices and highway construction and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of road and utility construction procedures and standards.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

There are two full-time, two-year temporary roles, and one full-time, permanent position located in Red Deer and Camrose.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, and et cetera.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs