Assistant Planner

Education

• Post Secondary degree in Planning, Urban and Regional Studies, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Completion of the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of work experience in an administrative role or a role with progressive growth in administrative responsibilities.
• Minimum of two-years of related work experience in the municipal sector, land use planning, or other equivalencies would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of the Municipal Government Act, planning terminology, and planning and development issues in the municipal context would be an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and Adobe.
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, with the ability to take direction.
• Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Alberta Class 5 drivers license.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support planners and senior planners by conducting research, preparing reports, assisting with long-range plans, Land Use Bylaws, subdivision applications, and related planning projects.
• Collect and analyze municipal data, respond to public inquiries, and assist with council meetings, development authority meetings, and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings.
• Contribute to community engagement, including open houses, workshops, training sessions, and assist with general office administration and project coordination as needed.