Redcliff is a growing community of over 5500 friendly residents, which offers excellent education facilities, an abundance of community activities, a beautiful trail system and well maintained recreation facilities.

The Town is currently seeking an enthusiastic, positive individual to serve the community as a Technical Assistant within the Town’s Planning and Engineering Department. This position will appeal to the professional individual who is seeking exciting challenges, and a friendly, team-oriented work environment. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Engineering, the Technical Assistant will provide reliable support the department as it relates to permitting and drafting services:

General Responsibilities include:
Administrative and clerical functions of the department including processing invoices, purchase orders, filing, mail, etc.
Issuing and managing the data base for Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Permits.
Creation of municipal engineering conceptual and detailed designs,
Creation of figures and graphics for planning studies,
Assisting in the maintenance of CADD information related to water, wastewater, storm sewer, sidewalk, curbs gutters, and roadways.
The preparation of mapping, graphics, and drawings to support department and Town wide projects
Assisting in the preparation of various reports for asset management and maintenance operations.
Assisting in the maintenance of the department’s record drawings and CADD drawing files.
The maintenance and upkeep of the department’s wide format plotters, printers, and scanners.
Performing other related duties as required
Strong, oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
The ability to deal with public verbally and through written communication.
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Municipal Drafting.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and legal survey maps, plans, drawings.
Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 Operators License.
Must demonstrate an ongoing willingness to learn, adapt and grow.
Experience with AutoCAD software would be an asset.
Experience with graphics software would be an asset.
Experience with GIS data entry and database management would be an asset.
An understanding of Provincial and Municipal planning policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and Statutory Planning documents is desired,
Knowledge of subdivision design, site planning and environmental planning concepts and their applications is preferred.
Previous related experience particularly in a public sector environment is preferred.
A combination of education and experience may also be considered.

A Clean Criminal Record Check, Drivers’ Abstract and Intervention Record checks are required prior to hire.

This posting, along with the complete job description, can be seen on our website at www.redcliff.ca under opportunities. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email;

James Johansen, Director of Planning and Engineering
Town of Redcliff
P.O. Box 40
Redcliff, AB, T0J 2P0
E-mail: jamesj@redcliff.ca
Fax: (403) 548-6623

Deadline for receiving applications is January 12, 2017 by 4:30 p.m.
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.