Planner II Municipal Land

Posted on: Feb 12, 2026

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position for up to 14 months

Strathcona County is seeking a Planner II, Municipal Land to provide expert land management advice and lead complex municipal land projects that support responsible growth and long‑term community objectives. This role works closely with internal departments, industry stakeholders, and the public to ensure County lands are managed efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with legislative and policy frameworks.

Reporting within Planning and Development Services, the Planner II is responsible for managing municipal land initiatives, interpreting legislation and policy, and preparing reports and agreements related to the acquisition, disposition, and use of County land. The position plays a key role in advancing land management projects while balancing public interest, development pressures, and corporate priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Manage files related to the subdivision of municipal lands, land acquisitions and disposals, expression of interest for municipal lands, road closures, municipal reserve dispositions and school reserve designations
Lead projects related to policies, strategies, initiatives, processes and procedures associated with municipal lands and Strathcona County’s land inventory
Prepare, procure for, and advise on agreements and registration documents related to access, right of ways, easements and other surface rights
Interpret and provide advice on the Municipal Government Act, Land Titles Act, Land Management Policies and Municipal Land Framework for a diverse range of internal and external customers
Prepare reports and presentations on municipal land initiatives and projects for Council or stakeholders
Respond to external and internal referrals for subdivision, infrastructure projects, land requests and other various items
Represent municipal land interests at public meetings, open houses, and on various committees.
Manage and organize relevant file search requests, land asset reporting, document libraries and information repositories
Where workloads permit, assist on long range planning projects related to new land use plans or updates to statutory plans, the land use bylaw, and other long range planning initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Post Secondary Degree in Planning or a related discipline aligned to municipal land and community planning with at least 3 years of related work experience preferably in a municipal or public‑sector environment
Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP); RPP designation is an asset
Technical knowledge of the practices and principles of community planning and land management
Knowledge of relevant federal, provincial and municipal legislation, policies and programs, as well as the ability to integrate/utilize them in land management projects
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to diverse audiences
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a complex and evolving environment
Ability to achieve practical results allowing strategic and timely adjustments to work programs in a complex and growing environment
Strong analytical, research, and report‑writing skills, with the ability to interpret and apply policy and regulation
Strong organizational and records keeping skills to ensure appropriate information management
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team to promote corporate and Planning & Development Services’ goals and objectives to clients or members of the public

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Job Type

Full Time Temporary

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$89,180.00 - $111,420.40

Closing Date

March 1, 2026

Posting ID: 37009

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