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Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Levies & Agreement Specialist in the Planning & Development Services department.  Reporting to the Senior Planner, Current Planning, the Levies & Agreement Specialist is responsible to oversee Parkland County’s off-site levy program, development agreements and securities program.  This position is accountable for driving continuous improvement in programs and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.  This position will be skilled at applying and communicating specialized knowledge of project management, off-site levies and development agreement practices, legislation and policies, database management, and planning processes.  The role will provide expert technical advice, manage planning and development applications and represent the County on various internal and external committees.  Additionally, this position will support the Director and Department Managers on a range of projects, issues and applications keeping in regular communication with their leadership team to ensure alignment on project deliverables, and when necessary, seeks their assistance to advance projects. The ideal candidate for this position will have the following : A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning or a related discipline. Eligibility for a membership with Canadian Institute of Planners and Registered Professional Planner designation in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is considered an asset.  Two (2) to four (4) years of related experience including project management skills including the ability to manage time effectively, juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, and to work within irregular and tight timelines.  Understanding and application of Provincial and Municipal off-site levies and development agreement policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and Statutory Planning documents in the Alberta context. Ability to initiative to identify and resolve problems.  Must possess and exhibit strong skills in presentations to Council, community associations and government departments as required. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and computer assisted design (CAD) applications is an asset Possession of a valid Alberta 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, commensurate with education and experience, based on a 35-hour work week and 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 remote work options (based on position’s needs), 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 mental health committee, and a comprehensive training program with extensive learning and development opportunities. Visit our careers page to view the complete Total Rewards Package for this position! Additional Information Interested Candidates are Invited to Apply Online at careers.parklandcounty.com by Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4 : 00 p.m. 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 [email protected] Powered by JazzHR