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The R.M. of Corman Park is hiring a Senior Planner to assist in implementing the new P4G Planning District. Duties include:
Act as P4G District Planning Commission secretary including preparation and presentation of Commission meeting agendas and minutes, and other P4G committees as required;
Manage, prepare, and coordinate assigned concept plans, future growth studies, bylaw amendments, and policy projects in the P4G Planning District;
Make recommendations on implementation or amendment of policies in the District Official Community Plan and District Zoning Bylaw;
Arrange for, attend and present at R.M. Council and District Planning Commission meetings, public hearings, open houses and other public, rights-holder and stakeholder engagement events as required;
Act as a liaison between the R.M., P4G Planning District members, the Provincial Government, First Nations & Mtis organizations, external agencies, and the public on regional planning matters;
Chair P4G administrative meetings, and other P4G related committee meetings when required;
Assist in the collection, analysis, distribution and publication of community and planning data for the P4G Planning District to assist with decision-making and policy development;
Assist in preparation and management of the P4G business plan, budget and expenses.
The ideal candidate has:
A degree in planning or related field, combined with over 6 years of municipal, district or regional planning experience;
Ability to manage multiple complex projects/files in a multi-disciplinary team;
Well established research, problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, organizational and group facilitation skills;
An understanding of district, regional and provincial planning legislation, principles and processes;
Proven engagement, communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex and technical information in a positive and understandable manner.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
- Membership in a provincial or territorial planning institute
- Driver's License
Specific Skills
- Administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
- Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
- Process application for land development permits
- Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings
- Prepare and recommend land development concepts and plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
Work Setting
- Municipal government
Area of Planning Specialization
- Rural area
- Regional