The Opportunity for You
Palliser Regional Municipal Services (PRMS) is seeking a qualified Planner to join our team working out of the PRMS office in Hanna, AB. Remote work arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
To succeed in this role, you must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to guide individuals through complex processes. Excellent writing abilities are essential, along with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and building positive relationships. Depending on experience and qualifications, responsibilities may include:
- Providing planning support, guidance and advice to municipal staff, developers, landowners and the public, including responding to planning-related inquiries across the PRMS region.
- Assisting municipalities with the review, preparation and amendment of Land Use Bylaws (LUBs).
- Preparing or assisting with statutory planning documents, including Municipal Development Plans (MDPs) and Area Structure Plans (ASPs).
- Supporting and facilitating public engagement and consultation processes.
- Reviewing and issuing development permits on behalf of municipalities.
- Reviewing and processing subdivision applications.
- Processing planning document amendment applications, including rezonings and LUB amendments.
- Conducting planning research, preparing reports and presenting recommendations to municipal councils, boards and committees.
- Supporting a variety of regional planning initiatives and projects.