Planner I

Location

Fort Saskatchewan, AB | Canada

Job description

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing all land development application, subdivision applications, Land Use Bylaw amendment applications, road closures, developments, etc. to prepare land for development, where appropriate.
• Coordinate the timely intake of complete applications including appropriate fees. Conduct circulation, team review, and evaluation prioritization of applications.
• Liaise with the public and developers for new development projects, including subdivisions applications, and site specific development/redevelopment proposals.
• Review, research, and provide preliminary evaluations for land development proposals based on planning documents, bylaws, legislations, and other municipal policies and regulations prior to application.
• Liaise with applicants, and external agencies and organizations, and prepare recommendations.
• Prepare, write, and present reports to City Council, Subdivision Approving Authority, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the general public and other organizations as needed.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a two year Diploma in Urban Planning or a related discipline. A combination of education and experience may be considered. A minimum of three to five years of related experience is required. Urban Design and Architecture experience is considered an asset. Applicants should be a member of, or eligible for membership in, the Canadian Institute of Planners Alberta. This position requires an acute understanding of municipal planning and development, including Provincial Acts and Regulations, and experience with the writing and interpretation of planning policy, including the Land Use Bylaw and subdivision processes with understanding of the Municipal Development Plan and Area Structure Plans. Dispute resolution, organization, and time management skills are essential. Working knowledge of computerized applications and techniques, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, Sketch-up and GIS Software, is essential. The ability to communicate constructively in a positive, confident and respectful manner (written and oral) to internal and external stakeholders is required. The successful candidate will have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. University students enrolled in an Accredited Planning School in their final semester may be considered.

If you are dedicated, innovative and forward thinking with a high level of professionalism, you are invited to apply in confidence by Monday, March 11, 2024, through the Career Portal on the City’s Website at www.fortsask.ca

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $81,744.00 to $96,174.00 per annum.
Posted Date: Feb 29, 2024
Closing Date: Mar 11, 2024

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Salary

$81.74k - $96.17k per year