Assistant Planner

Rural Municipalities of Alberta; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipal services provider in Alberta is seeking an Assistant Planner to support planning initiatives across member municipalities. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks, including research, data collection, report preparation, and assist in public participation activities. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a background in planning or administration looking to grow their career in municipal planning.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an administrative role or similar.
• Experience in municipal planning or land use planning preferred.
• Understanding of planning terminology and municipal issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Planners and Senior Planners.
• Collect and analyze municipal data on communities.
• Attend municipal council meetings as required.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post Secondary degree or diploma

Applied Land Use Planning Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Posted by: Oldman River Regional Services Commission

Summary

The Opportunity

The Oldman River Regional Services Commission is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Assistant Planner at our office in Lethbridge, Alberta. In this role you will play a crucial part in supporting our Planners and member municipalities in a variety of projects regarding land use plans, development matters, community analysis, and various research and planning activities.

Lethbridge is a flourishing city of just over 100,000 residents, whose economy has been largely tied to the agricultural industry, and has expanded into a thriving industrial, commercial, research, and technology hub in Southern Alberta. The City of Lethbridge is home to two post-secondary institutions, the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic and numerous recreation opportunities including over 200 km of trails, three major museums and art galleries, and a variety of annual festivals and events for both sports and cultural fanatics. Being situated at the intersection of Highway 3, 4 and 5 we are perfectly located to explore the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the west and the Canadian Badlands to the east.

Who Are We?

For the past 70 years, the Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) has provided a mix of professional municipal planning, mapping, geographical information system (GIS) and regional assessment review board services and advice to our 41 municipal members across Southern Alberta. Alberta Municipal Affairs has called ORRSC a “Successful example of a shared not-for-profit municipal service.”

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Planners and Senior Planners.
• Undertake research, prepare reports, and present information in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation, presentation, and amendment of long-range plans and land use bylaws.
• Collect and analyze various municipal data on communities.
• Handle public inquiries regarding information on municipal planning and development matters.
• Attendance at municipal council, administrative, and development authority meetings, as required.
• Assist with Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings.
• Assist with training, open houses, workshops, and other educational, training or public participation opportunities as required
• Assist in the processing of subdivision applications, including site inspections.
• Assist in general office duties and administration.
• Any other related duties that may be required.

Requirements

• Post Secondary degree or diploma.
• Post Secondary degree or diploma in urban planning, urban and regional studies, or a related discipline would be considered an asset.
• Completion of the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in an administrative role or a role with administrative responsibilities.
• Minimum of two-years of related work experience in the municipal sector, land use planning, or other equivalencies would be considered an asset.
• Understanding of the Municipal Government Act, planning terminology, and planning and development issues in the municipal context would be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and Adobe.
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, with the ability to take direction.
• Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Alberta Class 5 drivers license.
• Only candidates who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.