Planner, Policy & Development

Location

Lloydminster, AB | Canada

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging, dynamic and innovative job to fall in love with? Then look no further.

This is an exciting time at the City of Lloydminster and as a Planner, Policy & Development, your experience will range from policy implementation to creating planning documents from the ground up. Key roles include:

• Project management;
• Supporting the comprehensive review and update of the Land Use Bylaw;
• Processing subdivision applications, road closures, and bylaw amendments; 
• Policy writing and report writing;
• Community consultation;
• Supporting the comprehensive review and update of the Municipal Development Plan;
• Facilitating intermunicipal relations with our counterparts on both the Alberta side and Saskatchewan side of our City;
• Aiding in the implementation of the City’s new area structure plan policy;
• Supporting the Development Officers regarding development permit reviews; and
• Reviewing and monitoring current internal processes to ensure alignment with legislation and to continuously improve processes.

Our Planning Department is seeking a highly motivated individual who is ready to learn and adapt to the ever-growing City we call home. Preference is given to individuals with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in planning or a related field.  Registered Professional Planners or those in the process of obtaining their designation are preferred.

As the successful candidate, you are willing to adapt and learn about the legislative challenges we face as Canada’s border city, be able to respond professionally and creatively to unexpected challenges and shifting workload priorities, and be an independent thinker and problem solver who works well in a collaborative environment  

The City of Lloydminster offers a full compensation package including opportunities for flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits including $1,000 annually towards a health spending account or personal spending account, a voluntary vacation payment plan, a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, pension contribution from the employer, free access to City recreation facilities and competitive wages in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement Band 7 ($41.91-$44.64/hr).

Recently the City annexed an additional 26.5 quarter sections of land from the County of Vermilion River and is in the process of updating many of our planning documents. Approved in the capital budget for 2022 are the updates to the City’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, and several local and regional planning documents will need to be reviewed in the near future.

Living in Lloydminster offers a range of urban, recreational and outdoor activities, including:

• enjoying local restaurants;
• attending community events including Heritage Days, Street Fest, Winter Fest, and Lloyd Ex Fair;
• enjoying activities at Bud Miller All Seasons Park like tennis, pickleball, ultimate frisbee, beach volleyball, minigolf, walking, skating, cross-country skiing and swimming;
• visiting the movie theatre;
• shopping at big-name stores and local shops;
• attending numerous community and sports events;
• easy day trips to Edmonton or Saskatoon; and
• camping, hiking, and fishing at nearby lakes.

Lloydminster is a youthful and active community ready to welcome you! Candidates are encouraged to apply at:  

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