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Senior Planner - City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

Senior Planner 

City of Spruce Grove
Professional Area: 
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Experience: 
7-10 years
Location: 
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3E8
Canada


Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors and promotes future growth. Through the actions of the Shared Principles, innovation is encouraged; communication and learning are continuous in this team environment while maintaining a positive work and family life balance.
Senior Planner (Full-Time)
Department: Planning and Infrastructure
Section:Planning and Development
Application Deadline:June 11, 2015
Competition Number:RC 2015 0036
Salary Range:$85,890 - $118,528
The City of Spruce Grove seeks a dynamic Senior Planner to lead and supervise the planning team in the Planning and Development Department. The Senior Planner is responsible for the day-to-day and long-term management of an active team of planners responsible for policy development, statutory plan management, and review of development proposals. The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment that balances leadership and supervision with challenging projects requiring comprehensive experience in city planning.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and supervise the planning team,
  • Review complex statutory plan, land use bylaw amendments, and development proposals,
  • Develop planning policies and procedures,
  • Review intermunicipal referrals and provide recommendations, and,
  • Produce original research and reports.
Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary degree in Planning or a related field,
  • Seven (7) years progressively responsible work in planning,
  • Eligible for full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners; and,
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through the ability to facilitate, network, research and analyze, and resolve issues,
  • Supervisory experience, MCIP certification, and experience working in a municipality are considered assets.
Visit our website at www.sprucegrove.org for more information. 
Send cover letter and resume specifying position title and competition number to employment@sprucegrove.org
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