Senior Planner: Lead Community Planning & Growth in Alberta

McElhanney Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Maternity and parental leave top up

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. in Alberta seeks a Senior Planner to contribute to a diverse range of land development and municipal policy initiatives. You will support planning practice growth across Alberta, manage projects, and lead land use studies while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Master’s in Urban Planning or related field, 10+ years in planning, and strong public engagement and policy-writing abilities. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of community and land use planning experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Urban Planning or related field.
• Experience in land development approval and municipal planning processes.
• Knowledge of provincial planning legislation and local government policies.
• Technical and policy writing expertise.
• Ability to prepare and execute Public Engagement strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support and help build the planning practice in Alberta, coordinating with teams to ensure project delivery.
• Lead business development efforts with new, existing, and key clients.
• Liaise with clients, project stakeholders, government, and sub-consultants while developing strategic partnerships.
• Manage projects involving community planning, policy analysis, and land use studies.
• Manage the approval process for subdivision, development, and land use bylaw applications.
• Provide interim leadership to the Alberta Planning team for a defined term, including staff mentorship and project oversight.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate planning staff through technical guidance and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Public engagement

Policy writing

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

CAD

ArcView

Adobe Illustrator

GIS

Job description

McElhanney Ltd. in Alberta seeks a Senior Planner to contribute to a diverse range of land development and municipal policy initiatives. You will support planning practice growth across Alberta, manage projects, and lead land use studies while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Master’s in Urban Planning or related field, 10+ years in planning, and strong public engagement and policy-writing abilities. A valid driver’s license is required.