- Registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Registered Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) with a current ASET membership; Registered as Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with APEGA.
- 3-4 years of experience directly related to land use planning and urban design with applicable practical field and design experience in land development and municipal servicing.
- Proven experience or formal training and a proficient knowledge of GPS and conventional survey equipment.
- Proven experience or formal training and a proficient knowledge of CAD and GIS programs related to this position.
- Excellent knowledge and technical applied knowledge of engineering design and construction standards (roadways, water, sewer, drainage).
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation including recommendations for policy and procedure amendments.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, coupled with strong business letter and report writing techniques. Previous asset management experience would be considered a strength.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to critically analyze information, and solve problems of a complex nature.
- Ability to compile and analyze data on demographic, economic, legal, political, cultural, sociological, physical, and other factors affecting land use or sustainable development goals.
The formal position description is available upon request.
Compensation
The Town of Whitecourt offers a progressive working environment, a comprehensive benefit plan, and Local Authorities Pension Plan. The salary range for this position is currently $84,145 to $102,375 per year.
The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal record check, and provide a clean driver’s abstract, prior to being hired.
The job description is available upon request.
Application Submission
If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Town Team, please submit your resume to the following address. Preference will be given to applications received before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022; however, the position will remain available until a suitable candidate is found.
Please submit your application by mail or email with a cover letter and a resume to:
TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Re: Job #22-048, Planning Technician
Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue Whitecourt AB T7S 1N6
Email:
hr@whitecourt.ca
If submitting an application by email, please put the subject line as:
Job #22-048, Planning Technician - NAME
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.