Senior Community Development Planner — Lead Projects

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Alberta is seeking a Planner III in Community Development to lead planning teams and manage complex development projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Urban and Regional Planning and at least five years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include preparing reports for municipal Council, coaching junior planners, and coordinating stakeholder meetings. This is a permanent full-time position based in Fort McMurray with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in urban and regional planning, geography, land development, or urban studies.
• 2 years overseeing planning projects and monitoring junior planners.
• Certification as an accredited planner in Canada (MCIP) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning teams on complex projects and manage development applications.
• Prepare and present planning reports to municipal Council.
• Coach and mentor junior planners and support staff.

Skills

Knowledge of planning hierarchy in Alberta

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Effective communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Project management skills

Education

Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

A regional municipality in Alberta is seeking a Planner III in Community Development to lead planning teams and manage complex development projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Urban and Regional Planning and at least five years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include preparing reports for municipal Council, coaching junior planners, and coordinating stakeholder meetings. This is a permanent full-time position based in Fort McMurray with a competitive salary and benefits.