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The R.M. of Corman Park is hiring a Senior Planner to assist in long range planning projects, concept plans, future growth studies and bylaw amendments. Duties include:
Manage, prepare, and coordinate the development of concept plans, future growth studies, bylaw amendments, and policy projects;
Research and compile information, data and reports to provide recommendations on policy changes to municipal, district and regional policies/processes, planning issues and zoning regulations;
Act as a liaison between the Planning Department, other R.M. departments, the Provincial Government, First Nations & Mtis organizations, service external agencies, and the public; and
Arrange for, attend and present at R.M. Council and District Planning Commission meetings, public hearings, open houses and other public, rights-holder and stakeholder engagement events as required.
The ideal candidate will possess:
A degree in planning or related field, combined with at over 6 years of municipal, district or regional planning experience;
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and files in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
Well established research, problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, organizational and group facilitation skills;
Proven engagement, communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex and technical information in a positive and understandable manner;
An understanding of rural, regional and provincial planning legislation, principles, processes, issues and trends;
Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute (or transferring provincial membership equivalent); and
Proficiency in report writing, agreement drafting, office telecommunications and computer applications.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
- Membership in a provincial or territorial planning institute
- Driver's License
Specific Skills
- Administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
- Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
- Process application for land development permits
- Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings
- Prepare and recommend land development concepts and plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
Work Setting
- Municipal government
Area of Planning Specialization
- Rural area
- Regional