Temporary Planning Clerk - 12 Month Contract

County of Grande Prairie; Hamlet of Clairmont; Sur place; CAD 54 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits

Vacation

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Data entry

Administrative support

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Planning knowledge

Formation

Planning-related certificate

Outils

SPIN

Web GIS

Description du poste

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountable guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, Land and Development Services, the Planning Clerk role is a paraprofessional role analogous to a technician that devotes a significant amount of time to routine administrative tasks, but possesses the skills, knowledge, and experience to perform professional-level duties of limited complexity equivalent to a junior or entry-level Planner.

This is a full-time, temporary position from November 2026 to November 2027.

A Planning Clerk will possess a broad understanding of the principles of development conditions, land use, Safety Codes, and the municipal regulatory framework including the general impacts decisions have on other departments and the community as a whole. The Planning Clerk role serves as the front-line customer service provider for Planning and Development Services customers including applicants, landowners, developers, and agencies in the areas of land use and building construction matters. A Planning Clerk is able to explain the permit application process for development, building, and trades permits as well as the rezoning and subdivision processes.

Daily Tasks

• 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.

As the recording secretary for the County's Municipal Planning Commission, the Planning Clerk also creates and distributes agendas and minutes and coordinates the scheduling and distribution of meeting invites to support the conduction of hybrid board meetings.

The ideal candidate will be a community-minded individual who is able to work with others to enhance the services and needs of County citizens and stakeholders. Candidates should be able to objectively analyze information and requests and apply policies and legislation in a logical and consistent manner that supports the County’s values and operating principles.

As a Planning Clerk, a successful candidate will need to be adaptable, able to refocus and adjust quickly when moving from one application to the next and manage constant interruptions.

Candidates should possess strong communication and comprehension skills and proficiency in time management, organization, and attention to detail. Diligence and being goal-oriented are traits that will enable a successful candidate to thrive in this role.

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.

Additional Information

What We Offer: This is a full-time, temporary position, lasting for 12 months. The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package including benefits and vacation.

Work Schedule: This position works 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm with limited opportunities for overtime. This position works out of an open shared office environment.

Hourly Pay Rate: $39.40 - $46.35.

Posting Closing Date: November 9, 2026.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie's commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.