Working within the Planning & Development Services department and reporting to the Manager, Subdivision Planning, the Planner II, Levies & Agreements is responsible for overseeing Parkland County’s off-site levy program, development agreements and securities program and processes. This position manages and negotiates development agreements, oversees related legislative and policy requirements, and represents the County on various committees. This position supports subdivision planning by providing cross coverage within the unit, including leading subdivision applications, and related functions when assigned. The Planner II contributes to the continuous improvement of programs and processes by identifying and enhancing consistency and service delivery. Additionally, this position will support the Director and Department Managers on a range of planning initiatives, projects, and applications, maintaining regular communication with leadership to ensure alignment on deliverables, address issues and advance projects.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or a related field. A Master’s Degree in Planning or a related field is considered an asset.
Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners and Registered Professional Planner designation in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is desired.
Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience with understanding of Provincial and Municipal off-site levies and development agreement policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and Statutory Planning documents in the Alberta context.
Proven ability to deliver responsive, respectful, and solutions-oriented service, taking initiative to identify and resolve problems.
Possess and exhibit strong skills in presentations to Council, community associations and government departments as required.
Ability to manage projects and multiple priorities by organizing work, meeting deadlines and tight timelines without losing sight of overall goals.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer Assisted Design (CAD) applications is an asset.

Requirements:

Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Centre – 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB.
A valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract provided upon hire.
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

In addition to an organizational priority for employee well-being, satisfaction and development, including access to an on-site gym, an Employee Family Assistant Program, free onsite counselling services, a social club, a health, safety and wellness committee, and comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position will be eligible for:A Starting Salary of: $91,400 to $98,900 per yearMax Salary Potential:$115,600 per year Benefits Including:Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental

Defined Pension through LAPP

Work/Life Balance:Option to join the Earned Day Off Program

Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks

Birthday off with pay

Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week

Application Details:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at parklandcounty.com/Careers. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants from this posting may be considered for vacancies of the same position for up to three months after posting closure.

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.

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