Recruiter :
Brittany Fehr
- Urban Planning
- Real Estate Development
- Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Architecture & Planning
About the Opportunity: A progressive organization with a commitment to community development is seeking a Senior Planner to join its Planning and Economic Development Department. This organization fosters a collaborative and dynamic workplace where values like teamwork, service, respect, and leadership guide operations and contribute to a positive and productive culture.
As a Senior Planner, you will report to the Manager of Planning and Development, and work closely with the Director of Planning and Economic Development as well as the General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning. You will lead special projects and planning studies, and help shape public policy to support sustainable growth. Key initiatives include a redevelopment plan and housing strategy that will guide future city-building efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on land use planning policies to guide responsible city development.
- Research best practices for sustainable social, environmental, and economic growth.
- Present policies, bylaws, and studies to senior management, committees, and council.
- Process planning applications for development, including subdivisions and regional plans.
- Review applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and policies.
- Oversee applications from submission to approval, council presentation, and registration.
- Draft and enforce development agreements; inspect developments for completion.
- Coordinate with local and regional organizations on planning matters and inter-municipal referrals.
- Prepare legal documents like restrictive covenants, right-of-way agreements, and encroachment agreements.
- Offer professional planning advice to developers, the public, and other departments.
- Develop proposals for project funding as necessary.
- A degree in Regional and Urban Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Geography, or a related field, plus 2+ years of professional experience; or
- A degree in a related field with 5+ years of municipal experience.
- Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners.
- Proficiency in MS Office Software.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative and independent work across departments.
- Willingness to provide a current Criminal Records Check.
