Why work for the Town of Canmore? For one thing, you’ll be working with amazing people who perform outstanding work. Our team is professional, fun, dedicated and passionate about this work, our community, and the endless opportunities for play in our magnificent Rocky Mountain environment. Our planning landscape includes a unique variety of issues and considerations that fill our work with rewarding challenges, and an opportunity to apply concepts that aren’t used in many other places around the world. As an organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore, to support a sustainable future for all, and to ensure the most efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars.
Position Overview: The Planning & Development Supervisor acts as both a Development Planner and the Supervisor responsible for leading and managing the team of front line staff delivering Development services. As a Development Planner, you will find that Canmore provides a planning landscape like no other, with challenges that are legislative, geographical, natural, human, and animal. You will play a critical role in community engagement and communication on significant Planning issues and projects, and in the end you’ll be proud to be a leader in your industry. As a Supervisor, you will lead a team within our unique culture that is oriented around personal and professional growth, collaboration, openness, and service to the community. A full position description can be viewed on our website at www.canmore.ca/Work-With-Us.
Attributes: The perfect person for this job is a natural leader with a collaborative work style. You will need to be comfortable engaging others in decision-making, and making decisions with overall organizational priorities and strategies in mind. You must create a rewarding and motivating work environment for your team, and ensure that all team members are involved and engaged in the Town’s workplace culture of development. In addition, you must also have: experience leading a team, a post-secondary degree in Urban, regional or municipal Planning; 3 to 5 years’ experience in statutory planning, preparation and review, subdivision and development permitting, and development agreement processing; and a membership in the Association of Professional Community Planners or the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Compensation: The hiring salary range for this full-time and permanent position is $84,830 – $89,835 per annum commensurate with skills and experience. Full time benefits are included.
Closing Date for Applications: February 12th, 2016
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please submit your resume and cover to:
Johanna Sauvé, HR Advisor
Email: hr@canmore.ca
Web: Apply online at www.canmore.ca/Work-With-Us
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to complete a clear RCMP Security Check. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.