Employment Opportunities

Description

Parkland County has an opportunity for a temporary, full-time Current Planner II working approximately February 2023 until February 2025.  Reporting to the Senior Planner, Current Planning, you will be primarily responsible for managing, reviewing, and making recommendations for decisions on complex current planning applications. This position requires a high degree of professional responsibility in processing subdivisions, non-statutory and statutory plans and amendments, as well as the development and implementation of planning strategies, statutory documents, and municipal policy. The successful candidate must possess exceptional customer service skills, including anticipating needs and performing all tasks in a professional manner and taking initiative to identify and resolve problems. This position will be responsible for presentations to Council, community associations and government departments as required.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related discipline is required. A Master’s Degree in Planning or a related discipline would be considered an asset.
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners and Registered Professional Planner designation in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is desired.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience in the current planning area is required.  Previous related experience in a public sector environment is preferred.
• Understanding and application of Provincial and Municipal planning policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and Statutory Planning documents in the Alberta context is required.
• Ability to manage time effectively, juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, and to work within irregular and tight timelines. Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to create graphic designs, development strategies, and render site plans via sketches and/or computer graphics is highly desirable. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and computer assisted design (CAD) applications is an asset.
• Possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license and satisfactory driving record with access to reliable transportation.

The total rewards package for this position includes:

A starting annual salary of $80,645 - $100,807 based on a 35-hour work week and option to join the Earned Day Off Program.

In addition, extended health and dental benefits, access to our confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid sick time, three (3) weeks vacation a year with your birthday off, flexible work arrangements allowing remote work options (based on position’s needs), and personal days. Our organization offers access to physical fitness including an employee on site gym and lunch exercise programs, a Social Club, a mental health committee, and a comprehensive training program with extensive learning and development opportunities. Visit our careers page to view the complete Total Rewards Package for this position!

Additional Information

Interested Candidates are Invited to Apply Online at careers.parklandcounty.com - posting will remain open until suitable candidate is found. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at humanresources@parklandcounty.com 

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