Planner

Posted on: Jul 27, 2026
Posted by: Vulcan County

Summary

Vulcan County invites applications from detail-oriented individuals seeking the full-time position of Planner. As the Planner, you will provide professional planning services in support of Vulcan County’s land use, subdivision, development, and long-range planning functions.You will review and process complex planning applications, prepare planning documents and recommendations, interpret municipal and provincial legislation, and provide professional advice to Council, the Municipal Planning Commission, administration, landowners, developers, and the public.

Vulcan County offers full comprehensive health benefits and competitive renumeration. A detailed job profile including specific job duties is attached or is available upon request.

This position is required to report to the County Administrative Building (102 Center Street, Vulcan, Alberta) between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, for a total of 37.5 hours/week.

Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence a cover letter and resume to the County.

Key Responsibilities

The Land Use Planner provides professional planning services that support Vulcan County’s land use, subdivision, development, and long-range planning functions. The position reviews and processes complex planning applications, prepares planning documents and recommendations, interprets municipal and provincial legislation, and provides professional advice to Council, the Municipal Planning Commission, administration, landowners, developers, and the public.

The Land Use Planner supports responsible growth and development while ensuring that planning decisions are consistent with the Municipal Government Act, applicable provincial legislation, statutory plans, the Land Use Bylaw, Council policies, and the long-term interests of Vulcan County.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have or will have:
 Have, or be working toward, a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban and regional studies, geography, environmental design, public administration, or related discipline;
 Have, or be working toward, membership or eligibility for membership with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners;
 Registered Professional Planner or Candidate Membership status is considered an asset;
 Be familiar with Alberta’s municipal legislative framework and able to interpret statutory plans, bylaws, and planning policy;
 Have excellent research, analytical, report-writing, communication, and public presentation skills;
 Be detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple complex files and meet strict deadlines;
 Be able to work independently or collaboratively and deal courteously and effectively with the public, developers, consultants, agencies, and municipal officials;
 Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe/PDF, and internet-based applications; and
 Hold a valid Alberta Driver’s License with no more than seven (7) demerits.

Job Type

Full-Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

August 24, 2026
Posting ID: 39440