Parkland County, AB, Canada
Full Time
Entry Level
Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment across departments to improve efficiency and innovation. With a solution-focused mindset, we approach challenges with resilience. Parkland County is committed to respect, working to uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in all decision-making. With a focus on safety, we create a supportive and safe environment for employees and the public. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and caring organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.
Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Development Planner I position in the Planning & Development Services Department. Reporting to the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the Development Planner I plays a pivotal role in contributing to the Planning & Development Services initiatives of Parkland County. The Development Planner I is responsible for reviewing and making decisions related to residential and non-residential development permit applications in accordance with the County’s Land Use Bylaw and other applicable legislation. The Development Planner I is responsible for responding to inquiries and providing accurate information to the County’s development customer base.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Design, or related discipline with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related field.
• Membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) or the Alberta Development Officers’ Association is considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of development permit applications, land use planning practices and the demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex challenges to form effective decisions.
• Knowledge related to Land Use Bylaw applicable sections of the Municipal Government Act, and an understanding of the development permitting process.
• Strong customer service skills with demonstrated ability to respond to and anticipate customer needs professionally.
• Strong conflict resolution, active listening, and communication skills.
• Possess the skills to effectively balance competing and conflicting interests, application deadlines and work tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Please refer the Job description for details