Community Planner

**Community Planner**:
LP2 Planner 2

Regular/full-time

Municipal and Northern Relations

Community Planning, Community Planning and Development

Morden MB

Advertisement Number: 43625

Salary(s): LP2 $68,957.00 - $85,298.00 per year

Closing Date: January 19, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

The Community Planning Branch of the Department of Municipal and Northern Relations is looking for a skilled and professional individual to fill a Community Planner (LP2) position located in Morden. The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5F driver's licence or equivalent and have continuous access to a personal vehicle.
- Must be able to travel throughout the Province as required to carry out the responsibilities of the position, includes early morning and evening meetings, as required.
- Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Post-secondary degree in Urban, Rural or Regional Planning. An equivalent combination of a directly related degree and planning experience may be considered.
- Experience in land use planning, including review of development plans, zoning by-laws and subdivisions.
- Strong problem solving skills including the ability to handle sensitive issues.
- Experience working on complex policy and planning initiatives.
- Excellent written communication skills to clearly and concisely prepare reports, briefing notes and memos at a professional level to present complex planning issues and recommendations.
- Effective verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to clearly articulate ideas to a wide range of audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments and clients.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines with limited lead time.

**Duties**:
Under the direction of the Regional Manager, the Community Planner assists senior staff in the provision of professional services in the areas of community and regional planning to support sound local decision-making by municipalities, planning districts, and landowners. The Community Planner also provides technical and professional planning services to municipalities, planning districts, provincial departments and the public and undertakes planning projects, studies and by-laws under the guidance of senior staff.
- Advertisement # 43625
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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