The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a confident and personable professional to join our Planning & Development Team. Reporting to the Manager, Current & Long-Range Planning, the Planning Technician is responsible for providing high-quality and timely planning and development services, with a particular focus on current & long-range planning matters.
Include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will possess a minimum two-year technical Diploma in Urban Planning Technology or similar discipline (CET, GET, SGET, Landscape Arch Technology, Architectural Technology). Proficiency in computerized applications and techniques, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and GIS software is needed. Graduation from the Applied Land Use Planning or other relevant Certificate/Diploma Programs in the field of Urban Design/Community Planning/Architecture/Landscape Architecture is required. Working knowledge of City View Permitting software, GeoMedia, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Sketch-up or other 3-D software is an asset. An Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License is mandatory. Prior related planning experience, urban design and architecture experience is considered an asset. Sound understanding of municipal planning and development, including Provincial Acts and Regulations, is an asset. Experience with the writing and interpretation of planning policy, including the Land Use Bylaw and subdivision processes with understanding of Statutory Plans is considered an asset. Experience in drafting rezoning subdivision plans, creating graphics, and statistical analysis of land use and demographics is an asset. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication for interaction with coworkers, other professionals, and the public. Dispute resolution, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to change focus and priorities on an ongoing basis is crucial.
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:
