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Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Manager of Planning, you will be:

· Preparing municipal development plans, land use bylaws, area structure plans, area redevelopment plans and related amendments.

· Processing, reviewing and providing comments on development applications for plans of subdivision, amendments to land use bylaws, development permits and related matters.

· Undertaking planning and special projects or studies related to population, land use, development trends, zoning, parks and recreation, environmental, economic development or related matters

· Responding to research requests and inquiries from area municipalities.

· Meeting, corresponding and making presentations on planning matters to councils, committees, boards and other authorities or groups.

· Processing subdivision applications, including initial processing, monitoring, decisions and review of final plans for the Director’s final endorsement. This may also include site inspections when deemed necessary.

· Liaising with municipal staff, elected officials, staff from public agencies, applicants or other as required to perform any of the above duties.

· Participating in the Agency general board/CAO meetings through reports and presentations.

· Providing assistance in the organization of and participation in, when required, the Agency’s seminars and workshops.

· Liaising with GIS staff in the production of maps for planning documents.

· Interacting with other staff members and maintaining positive working relationships in a team setting.

· Advancing and assisting with the implementation of the Agency’s Strategic Plan.

· Performing any other duties as required.

Qualifications:

· Planning degree (bachelor’s or preferably a master’s degree).

· Member or eligible for membership of APPI and CIP.

· 3 to 5 years experience (a good combination of training and experience may be considered).

· Class 5 Driver’s license.





· Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, with contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other government agency representatives, members’ officials and the general public.

· Working knowledge and thorough understanding of relevant provincial legislation, policy development such as land use bylaws and statutory plans, including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement.

· Ability to interact with the public and establish effective working relationships with internal and external contacts in a tactful, clear, concise and respectful manner, both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to organize, coordinate, and complete tasks and projects efficiently.

· Ability to efficiently perform complex technical research and analysis, and convey into reports and studies. This includes social research methods and statistical analysis.

· Ability to accurately read maps, legal surveys and development plans.

· Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

Preferred (not required) Skills and Abilities:

· Proficient in ESRI GIS products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).

· Proficient in AutoCAD.

The successful candidate will be a planner with strong design skills, and we may require to see sample projects from shortlisted candidates.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency
Box 450
Berwyn, Ab.
T0H 0E0
Attn. Executive Director

or by email to:
[email protected]
With the subject heading - “Planner 1 Position Application”

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Berwyn, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Municipal Planner (Berwyn)
🏢 Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency
📍 Berwyn