Supervisor, Subdivisions

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

• Sound knowledge of zoning, municipal bylaws, and provincial planning statutes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, architectural and site plans, and understand specifications.
• Ability to empower people and use innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, or simultaneous demands.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to assess situations from a business perspective.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
• Experience prioritizing workflow, managing projects, and completing time sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer focus with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal customers, external providers, and industry contacts; interacting in a manner that builds trust, confidence, and credibility.
• Adherence to administrative directives, policy, and legal requirements with knowledge of equity and inclusion practices and strategies as it relates to municipal programs and initiatives.
• Proficient in various software applications such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS.
• Sound, practical judgment using independent decision making, with political awareness and sensitivity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, or another related degree program is required.
• Master’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning is preferred.
• Certified Planner with membership in Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) is required and Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is an asset.
• Five (5) years of experience in a municipal planning environment with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Experience working in the public sector with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset.
• Experience in leading subdivisions and special planning projects is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.