Your Opportunity to Lead:

The Town of Drumheller is looking for a Manager of Planning & Development who can bring practical leadership to complex files, create clear and consistent processes, and help turn good development opportunities into results.

Reporting to the Director of Recreation & Community Services, this role leads the Town’s planning and development function and works closely with Council, municipal departments, developers, residents, businesses, and community partners. You’ll guide planning and development services, support responsible growth and economic development, and help ensure the Town’s processes are clear, responsive, and grounded in both policy and what works in practice.

This is an opportunity for someone who can see the bigger picture without losing sight of what it takes to move a file from idea to implementation.

Key Areas of Leadership:

· Lead the Town’s planning and development function, providing practical direction on land-use matters, development activity, policy, and complex files.

· Build clear, consistent processes that help applicants understand what is required, what comes next, and how decisions are made.

· Support a responsive, service-focused approach to development while ensuring legislative, regulatory, and municipal requirements are met.

· Work constructively with developers, residents, businesses, and community partners to identify issues early and help move viable projects forward.

· Connect planning decisions with Operations, Corporate Services, infrastructure, and capital priorities so approved development can be successfully implemented.

· Provide leadership and guidance to planning and development staff, supporting strong technical work, accountability, and professional growth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Completion of post-secondary education in urban planning, community planning, geography, or a related field.




- Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation or membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) / Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPi) is preferred.
- Possesses a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, development, or a related field, preferably in a municipal environment.
- Preference will be given to candidates with public sector certification such as NACLM Level I or II, or a recognized public administration program.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrates strong leadership and people-management skills, including the ability to coach staff, address performance concerns, and support a respectful workplace.
- Demonstrates solid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle conflict or difficult situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Proficient with the Municipal Government Act, Safety Codes Act, Subdivision and Development Regulation, and other legislation applicable to planning and development services.
- Able to work evenings or weekends to support Council meetings, public hearings, public engagement activities, or special projects.
- Holds a valid Class 5 driver's licence and can provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Position Details: · Employment Category: Permanent Full Time

· Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per Week (Monday to Friday)

· Compensation: $97,751.37 - $124,091.52 per annum.

Next Steps

Please submit your cover letter and resume through the Careers section of our website at drumheller.ca. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as interviewing may begin prior to the closing date.

Pay: $97,751.37-$124,091.52 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager of Planning & Development (Drumheller)
🏢 Town of Drumheller
📍 Drumheller