Assistant Development Officer (Seasonal) 2026/09

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:37:23 -0700

The Position

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 is seeking to fill a full-time seasonal student in our Planning and Development department as an Assistant Development Officer. Reporting to the Development Officer, the Assistant Development Officer is responsible for providing administrative and customer service support to the Planning & Development department. You will gain hands-on experience in a municipal planning environment, assisting with responding to public inquiries, development permit processes and supporting Development Officers with daily operations.

You will support the County’s strategic priorities by ensuring that rural and remote areas are planned and developed in a sustainable and inclusive manner. This role contributes to improving infrastructure and services that directly impact well-planned community spaces. This position is based out of the County of Wetaskiwin Administration Building and is for the seasonal period of May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist Development Officers with administrative and planning support tasks
Interpret development permits, land use bylaw and planning permits by phone, email and front-counter inquiry
Receive, organize and file development permit applications and supporting documents
Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
Educating residents on Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB)
Understand and interpret the Municipal Government Act (MGA) along with other relevant legislation
Assist with municipal planning projects, including land use application, development permits and public engagement
Provide public engagement support by developing educational materials and organizing open houses to inform residents about planning projects
Ensure confidentiality is maintained when dealing with personal or legal matters

Desired Education, Skill Sets and Experience

Working towards or completing your High School Diploma or equivalent
Pursuing post-secondary education in any of the following:
- Land Use Planning, Community Economic Development
- Environment; Forestry and Related Studies
- Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration
Professionalism, reliability and respect for confidentiality
Handle difficult conversations and complaints calmly
Ability to quickly learn new systems, procedures and municipal policies
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Microsoft 365 experience

This position’s hourly rate is set at: $23.08/hour

Grant Requirements

This student summer opportunity may be funded by the Canada Summer Jobs grant, and all applicants must meet these requirements:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada with a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their cover letter, resume and certifications by March 20, 2026. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, however applications received by March 20, 2026 will be given first consideration.

Kayla Leschert, HR Professional | Email or Submit Online
County of Wetaskiwin No. 10

The County of Wetaskiwin would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Wetaskiwin County, AB - Jobs - Planning & Development

Assistant Development Officer (Seasonal) 2026/09

The Position

Duties & Responsibilities

Desired Education, Skill Sets and Experience

Grant Requirements