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Planner l

Posted on: Jan 27, 2025

Posted by: City of Leduc

Summary

Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours/week)

$77,859.60 – $97,333.60/annum

Come work with us!

At the City of Leduc, our mission is: People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive and growing organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

What is the Opportunity?

We are currently recruiting a permanent full-time Planner l in our Planning and Economic Development Department.

The Planner l reports to the Manager, Planning and Development, and also takes directions from the Director of Planning and Economic Development and the General Manager, Infrastructure and Planning. This position manages and reviews planning applications and projects for development, subdivision, redistricting, outline plans and area structure plans, regional plans, and provincial legislation. This position is responsible for developing subdivision, redistricting, outline and area structure plans, and regional plans. In addition, this position is responsible for the development and management of special projects as required and ensures the development of the City of Leduc is planned responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

What will you do?

Provide professional planning advice to the functional areas, the Subdivision Development Appeal Board (SDAB), City staff, residents and Council
Receive, renew and approve or refuse applications for development permits for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial developments, land-use changes, home occupations, signs and variances to ensure the requirements of the City’s Land Use Bylaw (LUB) are met
Calculating and tracking permit fees, levies and securities required for development permits
Support preparation of documents such as, but not limited to, caveats and discharge of caveats, restrictive covenants, right of ways, easement and encroachment agreements for registration at Alberta Land Titles
Prepare and present reports to the Subdivision Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
Support preparation of recommendation to City Council on development matters
Research land use planning and land use regulations practices to support social, environmental and economic sustainability, including analyzing land uses, growth trends, patterns and opportunities
Represent the City at public meetings and through related public consultation processes
Support the processing of applications, including reviewing applications for accuracy and conformance
Support backup for preparing letters respecting compliance and preparing encroachment agreements
Conduct inspections for compliance and/or for completion of development conditions

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

You are an ideal candidate if you have the following:

Degree in Regional and Urban Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Science, Landscape, Architecture or Geography.
Member or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planner of Planners is mandatory.

Minimum of one year of professional experience in planning, or a degree in a related field and a minimum of one year of relevant experience
Skill with ArcGIS Pro is required
Basic computer skills are required
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team and other departments

MyRewards@COL

Competitive salary
LAPP pension
Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits, including a generous healthcare spending account
Professional development opportunities
Starting at 3 weeks’ Vacation per year
Flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid work environment and participation in an Earned Day Off program
Safe office location in a park-like setting
Free parking
Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs

The successful candidate must be willing to provide a current Criminal Records Check at own expense. If this sounds like you, please apply through our website at www.leduc.ca/careers

Competition closes at 11:59 pm (MT) on February 13, 2025.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$77,859.60 - $97,333.60/annum

Closing Date

February 13, 2025

Posting ID: 29947