Are you passionate about Community Planning and looking for a new opportunity in a collaborative and solutions-focused environment? Do you want to be part of building the future in a growing community? If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for a full-time Community Planner I to join the team.

What you can offer:

You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, or a related field.
Ideally a minimum of two (2) years experience, preferably in Municipal Government.
Strong interpersonal, technical, and public relation skills, as well as advanced written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interpret planning and development legislation and regulations within the Municipal Government Act.
Strong computer software skills and working knowledge of the MS Office suite. Experience with mapping and utilizing GIS and graphics package, preferred.
Ability to work in high pressure, deadline-oriented environment and to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently.
Eligibility to become a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

What we can offer:

Work-life balance focused environment, with a Flexible Work Policy.
A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
A collaborative, solutions-based work environment, with a high degree of autonomy.
Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.
A commitment to personal and team professional development.
The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.
Benefits package including a Health Care Plan with Virtual Doctor service included, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Registered Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program.

Annual salary: $74,004.00 — $92,504.00

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026

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If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@easthants.ca or 902-883-6216.

Municipality of East Hants

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