Planning Clerk

Thorhild County; Alberta; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorhild County is seeking a motivated individual to provide temporary support in the Planning and Development department. Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development, the role involves working Tue-Fri, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, with a 2-month term and potential for permanent employment.

The successful candidate will interact with landowners and developers, issue permits, support SDAB activities, and provide administrative help.

Qualifications

• ALUP certificate or equivalent experience in land use planning or related field.
• 1-2 years’ municipal experience in planning and development, dealing with compliance, permitting, and subdivision processing.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and applicable regulations for Planning and Subdivision; and Assessment & Taxation.
• Knowledge of Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• Strong multitasking and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Criminal Records Check required before start.

Responsibilities

• Interact with landowners, developers, and the public regarding planning and development processes; address subdivision conditions and compliance certificates.
• Issue and accept permits under Superior Safety Codes, including fees calculation and updating the E-Site System.
• Act as Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), preparing agenda, minutes and related documents.
• Provide administrative support to the Manager of Planning and Development.

Skills

Land use planning

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position will remain open until suitable candidates are hired.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development, Thorhild County is seeking a motivated, experienced individual to provide temporary support.

• Temporary-2 Month Term
• Potential Opportunity for Permanent Employment
• Tuesday-Friday (8:00 am-4:30 pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Must interact with landowners, developers, and the public regarding the planning and development process, including subdivision conditions and compliance certificates.
• Issue and accept permits under Superior Safety Codes, including calculation of fees, updating, and maintenance of E-Site System.
• Act as Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), preparing the necessary agenda, minutes and other documents as required.
• Provide administrative support to the Manager of Planning and Development.

Required Qualifications

• Professional designations and/or equivalent experience in land use planning or an Applied Land Use Planning Certificate (ALUP).
• 1-2 years’ municipal experience in planning and development directly dealing with compliance, permitting, and subdivision processing.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and applicable regulations pertaining to Planning and Subdivision; and Assessment & Taxation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office products.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to manage projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check.

Remuneration and Benefits

$34.23-$43.62

Additional Information

Thorhild County offers a comprehensive benefit program. Salary for this position will be determined by the candidate’s education and experience. The hourly rate of pay range is $34.23-$43.62. Current employees of Thorhild County fulfilling the requirements essential to this position shall be considered.

Position will remain open until suitable candidate is hired.

Criminal Record Check Required

Successful applicants will be required to agree to a Criminal Record Check prior to their first day of work.

Contact Thorhild County

780-398-3741
780-398-3748
1-877-398-3777 (Toll Free)801 - 1st Street
Box 10
Thorhild, AB
T0A 3J0

Laurie Andrushchyshyn
Payroll & Personnel Manager
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