Planning Support Specialist

County of Grande Prairie; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Vacation

Job summary

County of Grande Prairie is seeking a Planning Clerk to support Planning and Development Services. The role is a full-time, temporary appointment for 12 months, handling routine administrative tasks with scope for professional duties in land use and building matters.

The ideal candidate has a planning-related certificate or substantial admin experience, familiarity with Alberta statutes, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate in a Planning related field or a minimum 3-5 years' experience in an administrative or similar role.
• Knowledge of Alberta legal descriptions, land titles, and survey plans.
• Familiarity or experience with the Municipal Government Act, the Safety Codes Act, and other applicable Provincial and Federal legal statutes.
• Experience with SPIN and web-based GIS searches is beneficial.
• Willingness to embrace technology.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• The ability to manage interruptions within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and data entry of land use and development applications, building and trades permit approvals, subdivision, and other land use planning applications.
• Assessing and collecting application and other related fees and charges.
• Generating and distributing circulations and public notifications.
• Conducting file and information searches and prepare statistical or progress reports.
• Issuing and distributing decisions and permits.
• Responding to in person, phone, and email inquiries.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative support

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Planning knowledge

Education

Planning-related certificate

Tools

SPIN

Web GIS

Job description

County of Grande Prairie is seeking a Planning Clerk to support Planning and Development Services. The role is a full-time, temporary appointment for 12 months, handling routine administrative tasks with scope for professional duties in land use and building matters.

The ideal candidate has a planning-related certificate or substantial admin experience, familiarity with Alberta statutes, and proficiency in MS Office.