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Development Control Officer I

Job ID: 2792 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 7 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Planning & Development Services 

Branch: City Planning 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Casual Full-time opportunity for up to 4 months. 

Hourly Salary: $29.98 - $38.72 (2024 Rates)

 

 

Date Posted: March 28, 2025

Closing Date: April 11, 2025

 

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. 

 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

 

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

This position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers in the interpretation, administration, and enforcement of zoning bylaw regulations. This position will be focused on conducting inspections to ensure compliance with zoning regulations.  Work will be done in both indoor office and outdoor site environments.  This position reports to Coordinator, Development Control Officer. 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Provides technical advice, interpretations and administration for the general public, appropriate Boards, lawyers, financial companies, architects, contractors and various civic departments on matters related to the effective compliance of municipal zoning bylaws and related regulations.
  • Reviews residential, industrial and commercial plans to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and issues Development Permits and Occupancy Permits.
  • Initiates and conducts on-site inspections to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws and related regulations for building permits, landscaping, zoning orders, development permits, business licenses, sign permits, building siting certificates, demolition permits, occupancy permits and zoning complaints.
  • Prepares detailed correspondence and reports and maintains organized files pertaining to Industrial Use applications, bylaw interpretations and zoning bylaw compliance and enforcement.
  • Attends meetings relevant to zoning issues with other civic departments, local associations, architects, contractors and the general public.
  • Assists Planning staff in the preparation of reports and display graphics using GIS, AutoCAD and other software packages.
  • Performs related work as required.

     

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the City of Regina Zoning Bylaw and regulations, as well as relevant sections of other applicable civic and provincial bylaws and statutes.
  • Knowledge of current building construction and landscape design methods.
  • Knowledge of City street names and locations.
  • Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices related to the work assigned.
  • Ability to interpret and enforce civic bylaws, regulations and relevant sections of applicable provincial statutes ensuring consistency of application.
  • Ability to understand and interpret drawings, plans and specifications in order to recognize deviations from the Zoning Bylaw.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective and co-operative working relationships and facilitate dialogue and communication with a variety of stakeholders such as fellow employees, City Administration and Council, contractors, business and industry, special interest groups, government agencies and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences including formal public presentations, written reports and one on one dialogue.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement with a view to enforcing regulations with firmness, assertiveness, impartiality and using principles of ethical conduct.
  • Ability to use windows-based software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail.
  • Ability to use computerized drafting programs such as Autocad.
     

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 

  • Completion of a diploma or university degree in architectural technology, planning, or development.

  • We also welcome applications from candidates who are currently pursuing a degree in planning or a technical diploma and encourage individuals at various stages of their education to apply.

 

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
  • Proof of education is required.
  • Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver's license and have the use of a vehicle available (a travel allowance is provided).
  • Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

 

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

For detailed job descriptions, CBAs, and application tips, visit our Applicant & Job Resources page.

 

Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted

 

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