Jobs in Didsbury, ab

Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment across departments to improve efficiency and innovation.   With a solution-focused mindset, we approach challenges with resilience.  Parkland County is committed to respect, working to uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in all decision-making.  With a focus on safety, we create a supportive and safe environment for employees and the public.  If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and caring organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Parkland County has an opportunity for a temporary, full-time Planner I, Subdivision position in the Planning & Development Services Department until approximately December 2025.  Reporting to the Senior Planner, Subdivision, the Planner I, Subdivision is responsible for managing, reviewing, and providing recommendations on subdivision planning projects.  This may include leading applications for conceptual schemes, subdivisions, redistricting and development agreements, and naming and addressing, as well as advancing non-statutory plans, policies, reports, and studies.

This role also offers technical advice, promoting continuous improvement of programs, policies, and representing the County on various committees.  Additionally, this position provides sound planning advice to leaders and supports a range of planning projects, issues, and applications.    The ideal candidate for this position will have the following : Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or a related field.

Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners and Registered Professional Planner designation in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is desired.

Understanding of the application of Provincial and Municipal planning policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and Statutory Planning documents in the Alberta context.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative to identify and resolve problems.

Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, and to work within irregular and tight timelines with the ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

Competent with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to create graphic designs, development strategies, and render site plans via sketches and / or computer graphics is highly desirable.

Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-assisted design (CAD) applications is an asset.

Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

The total rewards package for this position includes : A starting annual salary of $82,300 to $89,000, with a maximum earning potential for this position of $104,200, based on a 35-hour work week and the option to join the Earned Day Off Program.

In addition, extended health and dental benefits, access to our confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid sick time, three (3) weeks vacation a year with your birthday off, flexible work arrangements allowing hybrid-remote work options and personal days are offered.

Our organization offers access to physical fitness, including an employee on-site gym and lunch exercise programs, a Social Club, a wellness & health committee, and a comprehensive training program with extensive learning and development opportunities.

Visit our careers page to view this position's complete Total Rewards Package!

Additional Information Interested Candidates are invited to Apply Online at parklandcounty.com / Careers by Wednesday, April 15, 2025 at 4 : 00 p.m.

The work location for this position is Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees.

We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process.

If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at humanresources@parklandcounty.com   Powered by JazzHR