Job Type: Management / Administration
Organization: Parkland County
Competition Number: 15-73AU

Job Description :

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.

(Permanent, Full-time)

Parkland County has a Permanent, Full-time position available for a Manager, in the Planning & Development Services Department.  Under the direction of the General Manager, Development Services Division, the Manager, with a staff of 25, oversees the overall operation of planning and development services, including long-range planning, current planning, development planning, safety code services, development engineering and business licensing to County ratepayers and the Development Community.  You are a strategic member of the management team and are responsible for providing direction to management and support to Council while demonstrating consistent professional leadership.

Qualifications:

Degree in urban and regional planning, environmental planning, human or physical geography, or a related discipline.
Ten (10) years in a municipal or private-sector planning function with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience at a management level.
A combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform related duties may be accepted.
Experience in both policy development and working with the development industry and residents.
Working knowledge of legislation, policies and regulations applicable to, and affecting land use decision making.
Canadian Institute of Planners and Alberta Professional Planners Institute memberships are preferred.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and public relation skills are required.
Possession of a valid Alberta Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is required.

Rate of Pay:

$120,559 – $150,701 per annum

Hours of Work:

7 hours/day; 35 hours/week

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 to the undersigned, no later than 4:30 pm of the closing date.

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.