Town of Canmore

Why work for the Town of Canmore?  

As one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, we are happy to announce new opportunities to join our growing team in Planning and Development. Our planning landscape includes a unique variety of both natural and manmade considerations that fill our work with rewarding challenges. This is a great opportunity to gain more experience in reviewing complex development and subdivision applications and appearing before public decision-making bodies, including the Planning Commission, appeal boards and Council. If you are a person who thrives working independently, in a fast-paced environment, and on projects both big and small, this may be the job for you! 

Our Planning & Development team is a group of dedicated and experienced professionals committed to levelling up our customer service every day while ensuring development progresses in a way that protects our natural environment and supports a community where all residents can thrive. 

Position Overview: 

This position reports to the Manager of Planning and requires the successful candidate to work independently on complex development applications alongside a collaborative cross-departmental team. The Development Planner position is responsible for delivering a variety of municipal planning services and the successful candidate would play a critical role in ensuring that day-to-day applications compliment the natural beauty of our community and meet the needs of our residents.  

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced planning professional who thrives under pressure, is a self-starter with a collaborative work style, and possesses well-developed organization and conflict resolution skills to reach successful planning outcomes in a politically sensitive environment.  

Qualifications:  

• Post-secondary degree in urban, regional, or municipal planning- required 
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or equivalent - required 

Experience:  

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a municipal planning environment where you’ve handled statutory planning, subdivision, and development/building permitting. – required  
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, particularly within complex, high profile, large-scale, or time-sensitive projects.- required  
• Possess experience presenting to small and large groups in both casual and formal settings.- required  
• Thorough understanding of rural, urban and regional planning, the applicable regulatory environment for each aspect of the planning process, implementation techniques and consultation processes.- required  

Salary & Benefits 

• Hourly Rate: $52.47 – $55.39 per hour to start- Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education. 
• Earned Day Off (EDO) Program: (i.e., Extra Day Off every three weeks!) 
• Benefits: Health Care and Dental Care; Health Care Spending Account, and Wellness Spending Account 
• Generous RRSP: employer matching program 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Sick Days 
• Hybrid Work Eligible Position 

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday to Friday 8 am-4:30 pm (35-hour work week). Scheduled hours may vary based on operational needs. 

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until 9:59pm MST on July 12th  

How to Apply: To apply, please visits the job advertisement on our careers page on our website and follow the directions provided.

The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca  

Prior to receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit copies of all required certifications and documentation, including a current driver's abstract and current criminal record check.  The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.  However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.