Posted 25 days ago
Community Development Officer (CDO)
@ Town of Battleford
Battleford, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Town of Battleford is hiring a full-time Community Development Officer who serves as the Town's statutory Development Officer under The Planning & Development Act, 2007. The role administers the zoning bylaw and Official Community Plan, decides development permits, leads public engagement and supports community groups.
Responsibilities:
- Administer zoning bylaw, OCP and planning policies as Development Officer
- Review and decide development permit applications
- Process discretionary use applications, variances and subdivisions
- Facilitate public consultations and community engagement
- Prepare reports and recommendations for Council
Requirements summary:
- Knowledge of The Planning & Development Act, 2007
- Experience with municipal planning and land-use policy
- Strong relationship-building with community and Indigenous partners
- Ability to analyze demographic and land-use data
- Clear written and oral communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Town of Battleford
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Description
The CDO serves as both the Town of Battleford's primary community development lead & its designated Development Officer under The Planning & Development Act, 2007.
Key Responsibilities
1. Statutory Development Officer Responsibilities (under The Planning & Development Act, 2007)
Act as the Town's Development Officer, administering and enforcing the Zoning
Bylaw, Official Community Plan (OCP), and related planning policies
Review, evaluate, and decide on development permit applications in accordance
with delegated authority
Process discretionary use applications, variances, subdivisions, & servicing
agreements
Prepare reports & recommendations for Council
Ensure compliance with provincial legislation, municipal bylaws, & land-use
policies
Serve as the primary point of contact for developers, builders, & property
owners regarding land use & development inquiries
2. Community Development & Engagement
Building & maintain strong relationships with community organizations, businesses, Indigenous partners, and residents
Facilitate public engagement processes including consultations, workshops, &
open houses
Support community groups, volunteer organizations, & advisory committees
Act as a liaison between the Town, residents, & external agencies
3. Strategic & Community Planning
Support implementation & periodic review of the Town's OCP and Strategic Plan
Identify community needs, assets, & opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder input
4. Communication & Public Relations
Prepare reports, briefing notes, & presentations for Council
Communicate planning & development processes clearly to the public
Promote community initiatives, programs, & events through appropriate channels
5. Data, Reporting & Policy Support
Collect & analyze demographic, land-use, & community data
Maintain development records, statistics, & mapping information
Assist with the bylaw updates, policy development, & planning studies
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