Manager of Current Planning

The City of 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.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This Manager of Current Planning is responsible for leadership, planning and supervision of the daily operation of customer experience and processing of development, subdivision and bylaw amendment applications, and ensuring related compliance. The incumbent leads the Supervisor of Development, Development Planners, and Planning Technician. This position reports to the Director of Planning and Development.

This is a full-time, permanent position. The salary range is: $114,714.60 -$136,354.40.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:

• Development Planning
• Subdivision and Endorsement
• Development Compliance
• Project Management
• Supervisory Management
• Communication, customer experience and engagement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, related field of studies or equivalent
• Minimum Ten (10) years in directly related experience, preferably in an Alberta municipal setting.
• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of Planning & Development bylaws, policies, statutory planning, and subdivision and development processes.
• Advanced knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, as well as provincial and municipal policies, procedures and bylaws.
• Advanced knowledge of planning and development practices.
• Good knowledge of strategic and political issues at the municipal level.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports, projects, strategies, and plans.
• Ability to develop and implement goals, strategies, and plans.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build positive, productive business relationships.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.
• Advanced knowledge of land titles processes and instruments.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• Alberta municipal government experience.
• Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) member.
• Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) Regulated member.