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Job Details: Senior Planner - Projects
| Open Date | Aug 30 2023 - 09:00:00 AM | Close Date | Ongoing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position Title | Senior Planner - Projects | Posting Type | Permanent |
| Posting Status | Active | Position Length | Full Time |
| Department Group | Hours per Week | 35 | |
| Department | Planning and Development – Regional and Long Range Planning | Openings | Ongoing |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree | Experience | 3 - 5 years |
| Location | County Centre, 1101 - 5 street, Nisku, AB | Competition | 2023-24 |
| Salary Range | $84,889 - $106,111 |
Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY
SENIOR PLANNER - PROJECTS
The opportunity
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Planner - Projects to join our team. Reporting to the Manager – Regional and Long Range Planning, this exciting opportunity leads municipal statutory plans and strategic planning and development initiatives in consultation with various stakeholders throughout Leduc County. As a member of the Planning and Development team, the Senior Planner – Projects is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.
About us
We support the employee experience and are dedicated to providing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance and environment for our employees.
Leduc County’s mission is to lead the way for people and business to thrive. Our vision is to create a caring and growing community at the centre of industry and agriculture. Leduc County’s operations are guided through our values of:
Accountability – we look after the best interests of Leduc County citizens.
Integrity – we follow through on our commitments.
Passion – we believe in the good that local government can provide and will carry out our roles in a way that shows the importance of local government.
Responsiveness – we act quickly to provide local programs, services, facilities and amenities that our citizens require.
About you
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.
You are dedicated to serving and finding solutions for the residents and businesses within this community. Your strong communications skills show through your public presentations, various reports and when you are explaining complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
If your strengths include sound decision making and project management in complex and political environments keep reading because we want to hear from you!
What you will do
- Contributes to the development and delivery of the department’s operational deliverables.
- Participates in the development of a draft annual work plan for the Planning & Development department.
- Reviews statutory plans, leads internal resources related to municipal statutory planning initiatives and strategic planning.
- Oversees and supports external consulting resources on planning and development projects, initiatives, goals and objectives.
- Provides project leadership, analysis, and technical advice to the Planning and Development department.
- Reviews and updates planning documents that guide and regulate the municipality’s long term growth.
- Coordinates the review and completion of municipal bylaws, technical studies, and policies related to planning projects, reviews and researches legislation and regulations.
- Provides project leadership and support for selected projects in all service areas within the Planning and Development department.
- In consultation with the communications department, designs and coordinates the delivery of the public consultation processes for planning project initiatives.
- Prepares and approves advertising and public notices for public hearings / meetings in accordance with the statutory requirements and Leduc County policies.
- Maintains working relationships with stakeholders, agencies, commissions, and boards.
- Reviews and interprets planning, environmental, and socio-economic reports.
- Researches and performs special projects, studies, and reports as assigned.
- Maintains accurate records and project files.
- Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
- Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
- Performs related duties as required and assigned.
What you need to succeed
Must-have
A degree in urban and regional planning or a related discipline, must be eligible for, or maintain, membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and Alberta Professional Planners Institute along with three to five (3-5) years’ experience in managing planning and development projects and a working knowledge of the legislation, policies, and regulations applicable to and affecting land use decision-making.
Nice to have
A degree in a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of local government/private sector experience may be considered. Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of rural communities is an asset.
What’s in it for you
Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best!
We offer a competitive annual salary of between $84,889 - $106,111, municipal pension plan, three-weeks vacation allocation, and an employer-paid comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity is permanent full time and is 35 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on our website at careers.leduc-county.com to be considered. This opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.