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Administering CBRM’s two land use bylaws;
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Any Development Agreement entered into pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and in compliance with a CBRM Municipal Planning Strategy;
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Administering CBRM’s Subdivision Bylaw; and
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Submitting approved plans of subdivision to the Province’s Land Registry in compliance with a Municipal Development Officer’s responsibilities pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and pertinent Acts and Regulations under the Province’s Land Registry bureaucracy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *Copy of Certificates/Licenses must be included with Application to be considered)
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A degree in Planning recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners, or five years previous employment experience as a Development Officer, or Assistant Development Officer (must include copy);
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Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License (must include copy);
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Excellent ability to read and interpret site plans, survey plans, and building construction plans;
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Ability to use and adapt easily to computer programs and programming concepts;
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Ability to communicate very effectively both orally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Thorough knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and other legislation relevant to the administration of CBRM’s land use bylaws and Subdivision Bylaw;
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Experience in a management or supervisory role;
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Experience managing a Municipal office;
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Experience or training in municipal government law;
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An understanding of the importance of GIS as an integral tool to support the Development Officer in the performance of his/her duties;
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Certification by the Municipal Development Officer’s Association is a preferred credential to assume this responsibility and an expected requirement after 5 years in the position.
STATUS: Inside Bargaining Unit
SALARY: As per Collective Agreement
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
320 Esplanade St
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Canada B1P 7B9
Email: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca
Fax: 902-563-5582
Address: Human Resources Department, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 7B9
