Planner

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. This is a full-time permanent position and is based out of Kitscoty, Alberta.

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.
• In-depth knowledge of provincial and municipal planning legislation, including the Municipal Government Act and planning documents in Alberta.
• Proficient in community planning practices, principles, and procedures for both rural and urban settings.
• Experience in drafting bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with subdivision and development appeal board (SDAB) processes is considered an asset.
• Proactive with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and acceptable Driver’s Abstract.
  
  

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.
• Draft reports for the purposes of analyzing planning applications as they pertain to the guidance found within Municipal and Provincial policy and legislation.
• Apply planning practices and legislation to complete projects in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct and facilitate presentations and workshops for public consultation.
• Research best practices in planning, on related development and subdivision matters and prepare reports for the Department and for Council.
• Monitor documentation related to subdivision applications.
• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.