Regional Planner

Rocky View County•Rocky View County, AB

16h•CA$96,425•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky View County is seeking an experienced Planner to join our Regional Planning team. This role supports and helps lead regionally significant planning initiatives, including Intermunicipal Development Plans, master plans, and other strategic policy work in a growing municipality. The position requires strong knowledge of Alberta’s planning and legislative framework, political awareness, project management experience, and the ability to build effective working relationships with municipal partners, agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of professional planning experience; public sector experience is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage assignments effectively in a team environment.
Strong knowledge of Alberta’s provincial, regional, and municipal planning legislation, policies, and statutory planning documents.
Understanding of planning in a rural municipal context and of intermunicipal relationships and interests.
Strong project management, research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

CIP and/or APPI membership and RPP designation are assets.

Responsibilities

Participate in provincial, regional, and sub-regional committees, advisory groups, and intermunicipal meetings.
Research, analyze, and provide advice on regional and sub-regional planning matters.
Support the development and review of policy plans, context studies, and other strategic planning documents.
Coordinate and respond to referrals from internal departments, regional partners, and government agencies.
Monitor and review relevant legislation, policy, plans, and emerging planning issues.
Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for Council, senior leadership, committees, external stakeholders, and intermunicipal decision-making bodies.
Represent Rocky View County in regional planning processes, including intermunicipal planning initiatives and provincial planning discussions.
Build collaborative relationships that support intermunicipal planning and advance County interests.
Provide guidance to internal staff and stakeholders on regional planning matters.