Planner

Posted on: Jan 16, 2025
Posted by: Oldman River Regional Services Commission

Summary

Who Are We?

For the past 70 years, the Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) has provided a mix of professional municipal planning, mapping, geographical information system (GIS) and regional assessment review board services and advice to our municipal members.

Alberta Municipal Affairs has called ORRSC a “Successful example of a shared not-for-profit municipal service.”

The Opportunity

The Oldman River Regional Services Commission is seeking a self-motivated, dedicated individual to join our team as a Planner at our office in Lethbridge, Alberta. You will play a crucial role in supporting our member municipalities by preparing statutory land use plans, land use bylaws, offering development advice and research, while also aiding our Senior Planners in a variety of projects.

 

Key Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day planning advice to member municipalities.
  • Preparing, presenting, and amending long-range statutory plans and LUBs.
  • Review and process subdivision applications.
  • Undertake research, prepare reports, and present information in a timely manner.
  • Handle public inquiries regarding information on municipal planning and development matters.
  • Attend municipal council, administrative, and development authority meetings; meetings outside of normal business hours may occur.
  • Perform clerk duties for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings.
  • Provide development officer services and guidance to member municipalities, as required.
  • General office duties and administration, and any other related duties that may be required.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in urban planning, urban and regional studies, or a related discipline; or completion of the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate; or equivalent work experience in the municipal land use or planning realm may be considered.
  • A minimum of five-years of related work experience in the municipal sector, land use planning, or other equivalencies.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, planning terminology, and planning and development.
  • Proficient in community, urban and rural planning practices, principles and procedures, an asset.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a high attention to details.

Additional Details

Reporting To: Chief Administrative Officer.

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm   (7.5 hours) Monday to Friday; Attendance at evening meetings as required.

Estimated Salary Range: $71,000.00 to $95,000.00; based on experience and qualifications.

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$71,000 to $95,000; (estimated) based on experience and qualifications

Closing Date

February 28, 2025
Posting ID: 29762