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The R.M. of Corman Park No. 344 is hiring a Planner 1 temporary position. The work will include long range and policy planning assignments including:
Administration and implementation of the R.M. of Corman Park and Planning District Official Community Plans and Zoning Bylaws;
Contribute to the preparation of bylaw amendments, concept plans, future growth studies and other policy projects;
Research and compile information, data and reports on the implementation of changes to a variety of municipal, district and regional policies/processes, planning issues and zoning regulations;
Provide exceptional customer service to the public on planning issues, R.M. policy and processes and act as a liaison between the Planning Department, other R.M. departments, the Provincial Government, First Nations & Mtis organizations, service external agencies, and the public;
Present reports and recommendations at District Planning Commission, R.M. Planning Committee, District Development Appeal Board and R.M. Council meetings as required;
Assist in arranging for and executing public hearings, surveys, presentations/meetings and other means and forums for public participation;
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
University degree in planning, or a related discipline;
1-3 years of planning related experience; familiarity in researching, preparing and drafting OCP/Zoning Bylaw amendments, concept plans or other planning policy is an asset;
Knowledge of Saskatchewans planning legislation, land registration system and municipal planning processes;
Well established research, problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills;
Ability to engage and work effectively with the public and community groups while maintaining a high level of professionalism;
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex and technical information in a prompt, positive and understandable manner.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- 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