Planner I, Liaison Services (Competition #26-08)

Overview

Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in teamwork and a collaborative environment to promote efficiency and innovation, with a solution‑focused mindset and a commitment to respect, transparency, inclusion, accountability, safety, and a supportive environment for employees and the public. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and caring organization, consider this opportunity.

Project and Position

Now Hiring : Planner I, Liaison Services (Competition #26-08). Parkland County has an opportunity for a temporary, full‑time Planner I, Liaison Services in the Planning & Development Services department, working until approximately March 2027. Reporting to the Senior Planner, Liaison Services, the Planner I will conduct research and report writing and engage in creative problem solving to support department wide process improvements. This position will assist with the facilitation of complex and politically sensitive developments within the County. Using a project management approach, this position will work with various collaborators to create and implement a wide range of process improvements aimed at redesigning how planning applications are managed within the department.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and report writing; engage in creative problem solving to support process improvements. Assist with facilitation of complex and politically sensitive developments. Apply a project management approach to collaborate with internal and external partners to redesign how planning applications are managed within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in planning is considered an asset.
• Understanding of municipal land use planning practices and the application of provincial and municipal planning policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and statutory planning documents in the Alberta context.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build and maintain relationships with diverse groups of internal and external partners.
• Ability to translate research findings into actionable insights that inform improvement strategies.
• Excellent writing, presentation, organization, and time management skills with the ability to work within tight timelines and a dynamic workload.
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license and ability to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Compensation and Benefits

The total rewards package includes : a starting annual salary of $83,100 to $89,900 (based on a 35-hour work week) with the option to join the Earned Day Off Program. Benefits include extended health and dental coverage, access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid sick time, three weeks vacation per year with your birthday off, flexible work arrangements including remote work options (based on position’s needs), personal days, access to fitness facilities and wellness programs, and opportunities for training and development. Visit our careers page to view the Total Rewards Package for this position.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at parklandcounty.com / Careers by Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4 : 00 p.m. The work location is Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applications will be considered through the Parkland County website. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. For questions, contact humanresources@parklandcounty.com.

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