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Position Description
Position Title: Development & Planning Technician
Salary Band: Individual Contributor
Reports to: Director of Community Development
Status: Regular, full-time
Location: Municipal Complex (186 Central Street and 151 King Street), subject to change
Hours: Normally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (subject to change)
Updated: January 26, 2018
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SCOPE
The Development & Planning Technician is an entry level position that provides technical support to
Community Development Department.
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES UNDER LEGISLATION
The Municipality of the District of Chester is committed to workplace safety and all employees are
expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and
Program and Safety Legislation as well as Regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia
The Municipality of the District of Chester complies with the Employment Legislation of Nova Scotia
and all employees are also expected to act in accordance to the appropriate Legislation as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in the Geographic Sciences - Community & Environmental Planning Concentration or
comparable education or work-related experience
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite, graphic design and publishing software (Adobe
Illustrator, InDesign)
Demonstrated working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Working knowledge of Part 8 and Part 9 of the Municipal Government Act, and Municipal Land
Use Planning documents
Class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Application Processing
1. Provides applicants with appropriate application for building and development projects.
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2. Provides support and act as back-up to the Development Officer.
3. Receives applications and conduct initial review for completeness; inform applicants if additional
information is required.
4. Calculates basic fee charges.
5. Maintains a variety of logs and records on permits, fees, and inspection schedules using both
automated permitting systems and electronic records systems
6. Reviews forms and submitted materials for basic compliance and completion.
Customer Service
1. Provides a wide variety of information to the public over-the-counter or on the telephone
concerning permits, fee requirements, inspections, municipal regulations and procedures.
2. Accepts and logs complaints on development violations.
3. Assists in maintaining and administering inspection scheduling system.
Research and File Management
1. Assist in preparing official file for projects that have been approved.
2. Utilizes automated equipment and software to make inquiries concerning property parcels and
assessment records.
3. Collects and assembles a variety of information and statistical data to maintain and prepare
periodic reports of activities and fee collection.
4. Conducts site visits, field surveys, photography, questionnaire development and administration
5. Assists in maintaining plan, permit, fee, inspection and related files.
6. Operates a variety of office equipment and related applications software to update and maintain
files and documents.
7. Maintain, research, and provide municipally held public records in accordance with Provincial
Law and Municipal Policy.
8. Undertakes and completes planning related research and analysis and reports on the results
Civic Address Co-Ordinator
1. Maintains the Civic Numbering System including:
a. Addressing Public Inquiries
b. Administration of the By-law No 139, Civic Addressing By-law including:
i. Assigning Civic Numbers to new Buildings in accordance By-law No 139
ii. Overseeing Road Naming, Road Name Changes and Community Name Changes
in accordance with all applicable policies and by-laws and provincial guidelines
iii. Coordinating the notification of outside agencies regarding Civic Numbering
changes
iv. Uses G.P.S. equipment to locate civic address points and roads.
c. Maintains and updates the Nova Scotia civic Address File (NSCAF).
2. Coordinates the petition process for Private Street Improvement By-Law No. 72, as well as
paving petition requests
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Communications
1. Prepares, issues, and releases a variety of permits, documents and informational materials on
development and land use.
2. Prepares Bylaws, Notices and Agendas for Public Hearings.
3. Updates and maintains any information on Municipal website related to Community
Development Department, including development applications, meeting dates, etc.
4. Assists in the preparation of documents, reports, and presentations for review and distribution
by Community Development staff.
5. Maintains current list of all government agencies, contacts, contractors, etc. for internal use of
staff.
6. Collects and compiles data, research material and other information required for planning
projects, prepares tabulated data required with quality standards, collaborates with Planners and
other to determine needs and follows up on additional resources as required.
7. Prepares maps and graphics, tables and other materials for reports, advertisement and
presentations to Committees of Council, working groups and various public meetings.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
General knowledge of plan and map interpretation and scaling
Show a willingness and aptitude to learn new skills
Demonstrated competence at planning and development control work
General knowledge of Property Law
General knowledge of cartographic and drafting techniques, both manual and digital
Knowledge of computer systems, and computer applications sufficient for the operation of
computer software and hardware necessary for efficient work within the department and for
interdepartmental data sharing.
ESRI GIS software, Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Effective written, oral, and graphic communications skills
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel, both within and outside of the Municipality.
CONTACTS
General Public
Council and Committee of Council
Other Municipal Departments
Relevant Provincial Departments
Professional Organizations