Planner 1 (Temporary)

Rocky View County values our employees and provides a welcoming and stable work environment where positive energy, creativity, and a service mindset are encouraged. We seek individuals who enjoy making a difference and contributing meaningfully to a vibrant community. Our valued and diverse team of 500+ employees are provided with the same concern, respect, and caring attitude as the over 40,000 people who call Rocky View County home.
At Rocky View County we value employee work/life balance. Temporary staff are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while being supported with paid training, a competitive salary, benefits and paid days off in their first year, plus general holidays, and a hybrid work environment for eligible positions.

Position Summary
This is an entry level professional Planning position that requires a high degree of professional responsibility in the development and implementation of planning strategies, statutory documents, and municipal policy. The position also requires a thorough knowledge of related Acts and Regulations and the planning process in Alberta. The Planner primarily works under immediate supervision preparing submissions to Council.

Core Accountabilities
- Interacts with the general public on a continuous basis through telephone and written enquiries as may be required to convey Planning information to citizens and other individuals and groups.
- Reviews, processes and manages non-complex redesignation, subdivision, and development permit files for compliance to policy, regulations, and technical requirements, under the mentorship of the Senior Planner and the Planning Supervisor. File assignment is at a complexity level appropriate to a Planner 1.
- Prepares and presents reports to Council, County Committees, and to appeal boards as required.
- Supports senior colleagues in the monitoring and amendment of the County’s Land Use Bylaw and participates in process improvement projects to benefit the department’s functioning.
- Supports senior colleagues in the preparation of municipal policy plans, including Intermunicipal Development Plans, Municipal Development Plans, and Area Structure Plans.
- Monitors and reviews Municipal and Intermunicipal Planning Legislation, policy, processes, plans, and initiatives.
- Work in accordance with the requirements established by the RVC Health and Safety Program and the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code.
- Take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and other persons at or in the vicinity of the worksite while they are working.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements
Minimal professional planning experience is acceptable in combination with the completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Planning (or a related field), a demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in a team environment and a record of successfully completed assignments.
- Understands and applies Provincial and Municipal planning policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and Statutory Planning documents.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Works collaboratively with and communicates effectively and positively with other team members, departments, and external municipal and provincial government personnel.
- Possess and exhibit strong skills in presentations to Council, community associations and government departments as required.
- Manages time effectively to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, and is required to work within irregular and tight time frames.
- Makes sound decisions by using rational and logical judgment that reflects an understanding of the consequences of decisions.
- Able to work under stressful work conditions and to think and react quickly and effectively to problems that may arise from time to time.
- Flexibility to alternate between technical to philosophical planning responsibilities as required in the task or project.
- Estimates personal level of knowledge and asks for clarification and guidance as necessary.
- Eligibility for CIP (Canadian Institute of Planners) designation is considered an asset.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Technical
City View Organizational Governance
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Public Speaking

Formal Education
BA - Planning (or related field)

We thank applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.