Planner

The Town of Okotoks is offering a challenging and dynamic work environment where collaboration, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas and teamwork across different business centres assists us in providing exceptional customer service.
The Town of Okotoks fosters a culture of shared accountability through our collaboratively developed “Habits of Execution”, which empower employees to focus on organizational outcomes and support a high performance culture. We have a strong focus on health and safety, and strive for a culture of wellness, inclusion and organizational effectiveness.

**The Opportunity**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Planner to join our Community Growth & Investment (CGI) team for an 18 month term. The Planner is responsible for efficiently and effectively processing and considering all development related submissions received by the Town from clients within the parameters of the Municipal Government Act, Municipal Development Plan, Land Use Bylaw, area structure plans, outline plans and other Town policy and practices.

Reporting to the Community Growth & Investment Manager, the Planner is responsible for:

- Ensure compatibility of planning proposals with relevant provincial and municipal statutory requirements;
- Assist in reviewing statutory plan amendments, municipal planning and development, transportation, engineering, environmental, and parks issues including site design and compliance;
- Act as key contact and planning facilitator with internal stakeholders, land developers, consultants, stakeholders and the general public;
- Assignment and revision of municipal addressing;
- Conduct site inspections as required;
- Attend Council, Municipal Planning Commission, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meetings with respect to development related submissions as required;
- Conduct activities according to OH&S and Town standards;
- Ensuring records management complies with Town RMS Policy;
- Coach, mentor, cross-train and provide back-up to team members as needed;
- Ad hoc projects as assigned.

**Opportunity Details**:

- Job Posting ID
1624NP- Hours of Work
37.5- Number of Openings
1- Standby Rotation Required
No- Police Record Check Required
No- Police Record Check including vulnerable sector Required
No- Driver's Abstract Required
No**What we offer**:

- Benefit plans
- Career development
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedule
- Hybrid work environment

**What you Bring**:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is to have equivalency to related degree, preferably in Planning, Urban Design or related discipline, plus:

- APPI Regulated members required or preferredEligible for membership in the Canadian or Alberta Institute of Planners;
- 3 or more years related work experience representing continuous learning and career progression;
- Equivalency of education and experience may be considered;
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;
- Strong customer service aptitude;
- Attential to detail, time mangement;
- Team player and collaboration;
- Discretion and confidentiality;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite;
- Experience with Cityworks or similar software will be considered an asset.