With a population of 30,568, Parkland County offers a range of municipal services and a vibrant mix of agricultural, residential, industrial and recreational opportunities.  This unique rural area is situated on the west outskirts of Edmonton, stretching over 2438 sq. km. of picturesque landscapes. We are currently inviting applications for a:

Development Planner
(Permanent, Full-time)

Parkland County has a Permanent, Full-time position available for a Development Planner.  Reporting to the Supervisor, Development Planning, the Development Planner is responsible to act as the Development Authority for the development permit process.  This position provides support to the Supervisor, Development Planning which would include the development permit process; renders decisions on Development Permit applications; reviews building permit applications for compliance with the Land Use Bylaw and/or development permit approval; prepares Land Use Bylaw amendments; and enforces contraventions of the Land Use Bylaw as well as non-compliance with conditions of development permits.   This position requires a good working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and the Subdivision and Development Regulation, along with strong writing, presentation, negotiation and organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Planning or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three (3) years’ experience in a municipal planning function.
Eligibility for full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and Registered Professional Planner designation in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is desired.
Interpersonal skills in dealing effectively with the general public and good analytical and problem solving skills.
Well-developed computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Possession of a valid Alberta Driver’s License and satisfactory driving is record is required.

Competition Number:     15-68CJ
Rate of Pay:                      $79,063 to $98,798 per annum
Hours of Work:                 7 hours/day; 35 hours/week
Competition Closing Date:
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
Benefits:
Extensive benefits are offered including an option to join our Earned Day Off program.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their application/ resume, quoting the Competition Number by mail, fax or e-mail.

Please note that if you are applying by email, ensure that your resume is sent in either a Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf).

Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect. Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only. The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act.

Parkland County
53109A HWY 779
Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1
Telephone: 780-968-8888
Toll-Free: 1-888-880-0858
Fax: 780-968-3232

Website:
www.parklandcounty.com

E-mail Applications/Resumes to:
employment@parklandcounty.com