Planner

Posted on: Sep 9, 2024

Posted by: County of Vermilion River

Summary

The County of Vermilion River is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a position as Planner. Reporting to the Director of Planning & Community Services, this position is responsible for a diverse workload in long range Planning, and a supportive role in complex current Planning activities, projects, and initiatives.

A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package are available. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and assist with comprehensive land use planning, subdivision, zoning, and policy reviews; prepare reports, forecasts, studies, and compile and analyze data for various municipal purposes.
• Medium to Long-range planning at the local and regional levels.
• Apply planning practices and legislation to complete projects in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct and facilitate presentations and workshops for public consultation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, communities, external agencies and developers.
• Administrative duties may include agenda preparation, data compilation, land title transfers, subdivision application, road closures, caveats, policy and procedure development.
• Responsible to accept and complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate Degree in Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or an undergraduate degree in a related field with a significant suitable combination of training and education.
• Member in good standing with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) or equivalent affiliate, and the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible Planning experience in community or regional planning, preferably at the local government level, within the last seven (7) years.

SKILLS:
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to design, conduct and analyze land use and sustainability studies.
• Ability to prepare complex technical reports and policies.
• Confident with public presentations; able to represent the County in a professional manner, and negotiate with other agencies, businesses, the development community, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, yet enjoy collaborating with colleagues and peers.

Job Type

Full-Time

Employer Contact

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Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

October 4, 2024

Posting ID: 27722

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