PLANNER I or II, Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity for You

Palliser Regional Municipal Services (PRMS) is seeking a qualified Planner to join our team working out of the PRMS office in Hanna, AB. Remote work arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

To succeed in this role, you must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to guide individuals through complex processes. Excellent writing abilities are essential, along with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and building positive relationships. Depending on experience and qualifications, responsibilities may include:

• Providing planning support, guidance and advice to municipal staff, developers, landowners and the public, including responding to planning-related inquiries across the PRMS region.
• Assisting municipalities with the review, preparation and amendment of Land Use Bylaws (LUBs).
• Preparing or assisting with statutory planning documents, including Municipal Development Plans (MDPs) and Area Structure Plans (ASPs).
• Supporting and facilitating public engagement and consultation processes.
• Reviewing and issuing development permits on behalf of municipalities.
• Reviewing and processing subdivision applications.
• Processing planning document amendment applications, including rezonings and LUB amendments.
• Conducting planning research, preparing reports and presenting recommendations to municipal councils, boards and committees.

• Supporting a variety of regional planning initiatives and projects.

  Qualifications

• Post Secondary degree in planning, urban and regional studies, or a related discipline.
• Must be a regulated member, Candidate member, or eligible for membership with CIP, APPI, or an equivalent provincial professional association.
• In-depth knowledge of provincial and municipal planning legislation, including the Municipal Government Act and planning documents in Alberta.
• Proficient in community planning practices, principles, and procedures for both rural and urban settings.
• Experience in drafting bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Proactive with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

  Who We Are

  PRMS is a regional organization providing planning, safety codes and GIS services to 24 member municipalities across over 4 million hectares in east central Alberta. Our Municipal membership is diverse, ranging from large rural counties to small villages, and everything in between.

  PRMS members are communities that work together to create resiliency based on a foundation of regional collaboration.

  Benefits of Joining PRMS

• Opportunity to work on a broad range of projects
• Work with both Rural and Urban Municipalities
• Opportunity for creativity in your work
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Work-life Balance (every second Friday off)
• Casual internal work environment