Realty Advisor (Development Officer)

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Duties

Working with the senior realty and development advisor, categorize and review large, medium and minor development applications, and issue development and building permits. Work with the public to facilitate understanding of land-use and development processes; work with the compliance officer to ensure compliance with landscaping, architectural motifs, safety codes, and other policies, laws and regulations.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to fill five vacancies in support of Jasper recovery after the July 2024 wildfire that impinged on the townsite.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
University degree or college diploma or certificate in planning, urban studies, architecture, construction related trade, or other related field, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Researching and analyzing legislation, policies, and/or authorities related to development;
• Reviewing and analyzing architectural and engineering plans for conformance with planning and development criteria;
• Providing advice regarding development and/or land use issues;
• Engaging with stakeholder groups and the general public on development and/or land use issues.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of acts, policies, regulations, and procedures with respect to development in national parks;
• Knowledge of planning, building and development practices, terminology and processes, including knowledge of architectural and development practice.

ABILITIES:
• Adaptability: Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups.
• Analytical Thinking: Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Client Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Interactive Communication: Listening to others and communicating articulately (verbally and in writing), fostering open communication.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Exercises sound judgment
Demonstrates integrity
Takes responsibility

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in
line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

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• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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