Cypress County is a rural municipality located in the southeast corner of Alberta. Home to approximately 7,800 residents, the County offers a relaxed rural lifestyle and a safe, welcoming community. Residents enjoy living on farms, acreage subdivisions, and in 10 small urban communities. With close proximity to the City of Medicine Hat, CFB Suffield, and Cypress Hills Provincial Park, the area offers an exceptional quality of life and is a great place to live and work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent Development Planner to join our team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Manager of Planning, this individual will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day administration and enforcement of municipal planning documents, including the Land Use Bylaw and statutory plans. This role reviews and processes land use planning applications, including development permits, compliance certificates, subdivisions and rezonings.

You will provide technical support and recommendations and conduct field site visits and enforcement related duties as required. In this position you will have opportunity to prepare reports and presentations for Council and Committees, as well as to provide project support on major land use planning initiatives and preparation of public consultation materials.

This position is ideal for a candidate with strong interest in research, policy development and engaging with the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will ideally hold:

a university degree (or certificate) in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, or equivalent.
A minimum of two (2) years of planning experience, preferably in a local government setting.
Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Take initiative and exhibit both integrity and professionalism while representing the County.
Have excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of people.
A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.

WHY CYPRESS COUNTY?

Cypress County offers a highly attractive total compensation package, including: .

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
A 37.5-hour work week.
Support for learning and professional development opportunities.
The chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced rural lifestyle.

To learn more about what Cypress County has to offer please visit our website, www.cypress.ab.ca.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity interests you, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than:

4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 to competitions@cypress.ab.ca

To ensure your application is properly tracked, please include the competition number and your full name in the email subject line. Subject Line Example: Competition CC110525DP – First Last

Please also ensure your name is clearly indicated on your resume and cover letter. Applications that are missing identifying information may not be considered.

Cypress County would like to thank all applicants for their interest and time but only those under consideration will be contacted.

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