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Organization: City of Fort Saskatchewan

Region: Alberta

Application Deadline: January 12, 2026 before 23:30

Type: Permanent Full-time

Category: Planning & Development

Reporting to the Deputy City Manager of Infrastructure & Planning Services, the Director of Planning & Development is a member of the Senior Management Team, overseeing the Planning & Development department. The Director provides leadership and direction for the department and provides support and strategic advice to the Deputy City Manager of Infrastructure & Planning Services, the Leadership Team and members of Council. The Director oversees services primarily related to community development and revitalization ensuring development is responsible, enduring, and beneficial to the community.

• Coach and mentor staff within the department and across the organization, promoting a work environment committed to continuous improvement, fun, and other values outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan.
• Provide timely, well-organized and coherent information, assistance, and advisement to decision makers, including Council and the Leadership Team, on matters pertaining to Planning & Development.
• Design, develop and implement both short- and long-term strategies that align with the City’s strategic goals, guiding the department’s workplan and operational investments.
• Build relationships with local and regional community builders, interested parties, inter-municipal and regional partners.
• Prepare and oversee the department’s annual budget ensuring responsible financial practices within the department.
• Develop and maintain long-range resourcing plans that anticipate staffing needs based on projected application volumes.
• Establish and monitor targeted cost recovery ranges for specific services (e.g. safety codes services).
• Oversee planning, development and building codes functions to support the development of high-quality, safe communities that are valued by both residents and the business community.
• Continuously evaluate and improve departmental processes to maximize community benefits, enhance efficiency, and adapt to evolving priorities and emerging technologies.
• Represent City on various standing professional, inter-municipal, and interagency committees.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in urban, regional or environmental planning and membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP). A master’s degree in urban and regional planning or a related field (e.g. urban studies, geography, public administration) or an MBA would be considered an asset. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of six years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience within a complex organization, including demonstrated ability to supervise both union and non-union staff. They will possess thorough knowledge of planning legislation, planning principles, planning application processes, urban design, and safety codes, as well as a solid understanding of generally accepted project management, accounting, budgeting, and financial procedures. The candidate will have experience preparing, presenting, and implementing planning documents and bylaws; navigating complex engagements with respect and empathy; and reviewing existing processes to identify efficiencies and develop effective resourcing plans. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to deliver impactful presentations and prepare high-quality reports and proposals, along with an acute understanding of Provincial Acts and Regulations related to municipal planning and development. Experience in a municipal environment is considered an asset. The incumbent will demonstrate strong decision-making, interpersonal, and supervisory abilities, supported by clear communication, sound judgment, and the adaptability required to perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

37.5 hours weekly, Monday – Friday

The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a salary range of $152,178.00 to $179,029.50 per annum. If you are dedicated, innovative and forward thinking with a high level of professionalism, you are invited to apply in confidence no later than Monday, January 12, 2026, through the Career Portal on the City’s Website at www.fortsask.ca