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Description

The RM. of Sherwood No. 159 is seeking a full-time professional, skilled and experienced Municipal Planner for our Planning and Development Department.

Under the direction of the Manager of Planning and Development, the Municipal Planner will perform professional interdisciplinary planning work. The planner is responsible for the completion of a variety of planning projects.  Duties range from analyzing and interpreting data, to the development of policy recommendations.  The work requires the experienced use of professional planning techniques and principles within established regulations, standards and policies.  More specifically, the planner shall administer the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan.  The planner will be responsible to apply the provisions of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, and regulations thereto.

The candidate should possess:
an established knowledge of Saskatchewan legislation and law regarding planning and development;
the ability to and meet required objectives and guidelines;
knowledge of the planning principles and practices with direct experience in the local government sector;
the ability to establish sound and effective working relationships with others;
communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical and non-technical issues to Council, residents and stakeholders.

Candidates should also possess:
An undergraduate degree (or Masters degree) in planning and development preferably from a CIP accredited university, or closely related field;
Membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners;
3+ years experience in the municipal planning field;

Please visit our website at http://rmofsherwood.ca/ to view the full job posting.