Planner I, Strategic Projects

Contract Start Date:
January 21, 2025

Contract End Date:
February 29, 2028

Department:
Planning & Development

Hours Per Week:
35

Compensation Range:
$42.78 - $53.48

Closing Date:
February 14, 2025

Note: Posting comes off at 12:00 AM on Closing Date, with competition closing at 11:59 pm day prior.

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.
- Planner l, Strategic Projects
- Three-Year Term Position
- Full-Time, (35 hours/week)
- $77,859.60 - $97,333.60/annum

Come work with us
- We are currently recruiting a temporary, full-time Planner l, Strategic Projects in our Planning and Economic Development Department.

What is the Opportunity?
- The Planner I, Strategic Projects reports to the Manager of Planning and Development and also takes directions from the Director of Planning and Economic Development and the General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning.
- The Planner I, Strategic Projects provides a planning perspective to issues within the City in order to ensure that development in the City is planned responsibly and is executed in conformance with all relevant legislation, statutory plans, bylaws and policies.
- What will you do?- Provide professional planning support research, services and advice to the functional area, the City’s Subdivision Authority, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), City staff and Council.- Provide technical support services (mapping, document reviews, report preparation, etc.) to support the City’s strategic land use projects as assigned.- Provide professional planning advice, answer inquiries and assist on interpreting the City’s Land Use Bylaw (LUB), the Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans, other planning documents, and related land use planning and development matters for the public, development industry, builders and contractors, the functional area, the City’s Subdivision Authority, the SDAB, City staff and Council.-
- Research and analyze land uses, growth trends, patterns, and opportunities and constraints in support of the City’s strategic land use projects.- Provide support and coaching to the Permit Clerks.

What do you need to succeed?- Degree in Regional and Urban Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Science, Landscape, Architecture or Geography.- Member or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planner of Planners is mandatory.- Minimum of one year of professional experience in planning, or a degree in a related field and a minimum of one year of relevant experience.- Skill with ArcGIS Pro is required.- Basic computer skills are required.- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team and other departments.- Competitive salary- LAPP pension- Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits, including a generous healthcare spending account- Professional development opportunities- Starting at 3 weeks’ Vacation per year- Flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid work environment and participation in an Earned Day Off program- Safe office location in a park-like setting- Free parking- Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs

Competition closes at 11:59 pm (MT) on February 13, 2025.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.