Senior Planner
- Lloydminster, AB, Canada
$48.4 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Planning, the Senior Planner provides professional planning knowledge and expertise used to implement and follow the City’s Statutory documents as well as to provide recommendations on the strategic growth and development of our City. Facilitating the City’s relationship with our Regional Partners on both sides of the border as well as with our School Boards will be a key responsibility of this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
Planning & Development
Physical Demands
This position is office based; normal working hours are between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with the occasional requirement to work outside these standard hours.
Compensation: In Scope Band 8 (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found
Experience
Required
Required
Preferred
Reporting to the Manager, Planning, the Senior Planner provides professional planning knowledge and expertise used to implement and follow the City’s Statutory documents as well as to provide recommendations on the strategic growth and development of our City. Facilitating the City’s relationship with our Regional Partners on both sides of the border as well as with our School Boards will be a key responsibility of this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
Planning & Development
- Executes the strategic implementation and monitoring of the City’s Municipal Development Plan.
- Facilitates the development of Area Structure Plans in accordance with City Policy.
- Review of Planning Applications, including but not limited to: Subdivision Applications, Land Use Bylaw Amendments and Development Permits. Reviews all applications to ensure compliance with pertinent planning legislation, statutory requirements, and bylaws.
- Facilitates and fosters the City’s relationship with our Regional Partners including the creation and implementation of necessary statutory plans.
- Represents City Planning Administration within the Joint City School Planning Committee.
- Preparation of reports and recommendations to the Subdivision and Development Appeals Board (SDAB) as necessary
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information pertaining to land use planning.
- Ensures Municipal compliance with Acts, Regulations, bylaws, agreements, policies, and procedures.
- Works with various internal and external stakeholders with regard to current and future development projects.
- Works independently and as part of departmental and interdepartmental teams on the preparation of major studies, plans and policy proposals for recommendation to senior staff, administration, and Council.
- Continually monitors and researches emerging trends, bringing recommendations forward for amendments to City Bylaws and Policies.
- Provides evidence-based research and recommendations to necessary internal departments.
- Interpret and provide guidance to planning team on capital planning projects related to: servicing, storm water systems, road access, density requirements, noise, etc.
- Conducts research on relevant planning matters; prepares qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform policy recommendations.
- Performs research related to land use, zoning, subdivision design control, economics, demographics, urban development, parks and recreation, public services, utilities, environmental, and social matters.
- Facilitates communication with the City’s Intermunicipal Liaison Committee and Lloydminster Planning District Commission.
- Facilitates the communication representing the Planning Department within the School Site Allocation Committee.
- Supports the Planning Department with Open Houses and consultation events as needed.
- Communicates directly with internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Assists to provide problem-solving support to the general public, developers, builders, and their agents regarding inquiries for developments, building permits, and other planning matters.
- Follows up with public, developers, landowners, firms, consultants, and internal staff related to planning inquiries.
- Uses creative techniques to ensure the meaningful and timely involvement and outreach to the community regarding planning studies and projects, including the community at large, regional, neighborhoods, individuals, interest groups, and other stakeholders.
- Provides mentorship and support to the Planner, Policy & Development as well as the Development Officers.
- Able to facilitate and lead various Planning Capital projects.
- Attends evening and weekend meetings (as required).
- Other related duties from time to time as required.
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in Planning, or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience in the planning profession.
- Candidate is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP).
- Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (Full membership is preferred).
- Able to work independently, concisely, and accurately with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective analytical and critical systems thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office including: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the public, staff, and external agencies, providing courteous and effective support.
- Ability to communicate effectively with strong written, listening, and presentation skills that promote understanding and clarity in a respectful manner.
- Thorough knowledge of planning principles, legislation, legal requirements, and best practices within the planning discipline, with a total business understanding of the various functions related to the preparation and adoption of land use bylaws as well as the processing of subdivision applications and development permits.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities to bring projects to completion using sound judgment, initiative, and creativity in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment with minimal supervision.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver’s Abstract is required. This position may be required to operate a municipal vehicle for business purposes.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Physical Demands
- Sitting (6-7 hours/day)
- Standing (1-2 hours/day)
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Interpreting Data
- Analyzing Data
- Reading/Writing
This position is office based; normal working hours are between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with the occasional requirement to work outside these standard hours.
Compensation: In Scope Band 8 (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found
Experience
Required
- 5 year(s): Planning profession
Required
- Bachelors or better in Planning
Preferred
- RPP–Professional Planner
- MCIP – Canadian Planner
More about this job
Responsibilities
Implement and monitor municipal planning documents, review development and subdivision applications, and prepare plans, studies, reports, and policy recommendations. Coordinate with regional partners, school boards, internal departments, developers, and the public, while leading planning projects and supporting junior planning staff.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, at least five years of planning experience, and Registered Professional Planner (RPP) status; Canadian Institute of Planners membership eligibility is required, with full membership preferred. Candidates need strong analytical, communication, and project-management abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a valid Alberta or Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license.
Skills
- Municipal Planning
- Land Use Planning
- Statutory Planning
- Development Application Review
- Policy Development
- Research And Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Consultation
- Project Leadership
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Report Writing
- Public Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Mentorship
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Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Municipal Development Plan
- Area Structure Plans
- Land Use Bylaw
- Subdivision Applications
- Development Permits
- Statutory Plans
- Planning Legislation
- Land Use Planning
- Zoning
- Subdivision Design
- Capital Planning
- Stormwater Systems
- Density Requirements
- Urban Development
- Demographics
- Environmental Planning
- Policy Recommendations
- Data Analysis
- Community Consultation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Regional Planning
- School Site Allocation
- Subdivision And Development Appeals Board
- Registered Professional Planner
- Canadian Institute Of Planners
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Class 5 Driver’s License