Planning & Development Manager

Reporting to the Director of Community & Protective Services, the Planning & Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the Planning & Development Department, including staff supervision and the delivery of planning, development, and land management services. This role ensures the effective administration of planning legislation, bylaws, and policies; provides professional planning and land management advice to Council, the Municipal Planning Commission, and related boards; and manages subdivision, development, and land-related processes.

The Manager is accountable for departmental leadership, land management oversight, and ensuring excellent service delivery to residents, developers, and stakeholders.

**Planning & Development**
- Oversee preparation, review, advertisement, adoption, and implementation of statutory planning documents (Municipal Development Plan, Intermunicipal Development Plans, Area Structure Plans, and Area Redevelopment Plans).
- Provide professional planning advice to Council, the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC), the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB), and other County committees.
- Prepare and present reports, bylaws, and recommendations to Council, MPC, and committees as require.

**Land Management**
- Oversee land management activities including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, easements, encroachments, licenses of occupation, and road closures.
- Ensure agreements are accurate, current, and compliant with legislation, bylaws, and County policies.
- Coordinate with GIS, Records, Public Works, Utilities, and Taxation to ensure effective land and asset management.
- Develop consultation strategies for land use planning, acquisitions, and dispositions.

**Leadership & Supervision**
- Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate Planning & Development staff, ensuring a professional and efficient team.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused approach within the department.
- Recruit, train, and manage staff performance in line with County policies.

**Financial & Administrative**
- Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, contracts, and consulting assignments.
- Manage consultants, contractors, and service providers to ensure cost-effective and timely project completion.
- Ensure records, land agreements, and mapping are accurate and compliant
- with County procedures.

**Other Duties**
- Promote positive public relations by providing clear, timely responses to ratepayers, developers, and stakeholders.
- Participate in the County’s management team and support corporate initiatives.
- Support the Director of Emergency Services in declared or undeclared emergencies.

**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**
- Post-secondary degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, or related discipline.
- Member or eligible for membership in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years’ progressively responsible municipal planning and development experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, Land Titles Act, subdivision and development regulations, and related legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in land management, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, easements, and road closures.
- Excellent leadership skills, with proven ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff. Strong communication, negotiation, and report writing skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $98,000.00-$122,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- What is your post-secondary degree in?
- How many years of land management experience do you have?

Work Location: In person