Senior Planner

Senior Planner
Permanent Full-Time

Morinville, located on the north side of the Edmonton region, is a growing urban community with a population of nearly 11,000 and a healthy business environment. Morinville offers an excellent quality of life in a big town setting. This role will help shape Morinville’s future as internal Project Manager for our new Municipal Development Plan. 

The Town of Morinville is currently seeking a Permanent Full-Time Senior Planner to join the Planning & Economic Development (PED) team. This team collaboratively works together within the regulatory environment to carry out advanced, complex planning activities supporting the long-term sustainable development of Morinville. Reporting to the Manager, Planning & Economic Development, the Senior Planner, in a non-supervisory capacity, will be responsible for implementing long-range planning projects, delivering core planning services, and providing recommendations on planning and intergovernmental matters. This position will provide planning expertise, education, and engagement for stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the Town’s approach and support decision-making relating to long-range planning.
• Undertake research and analysis as necessary for areas that are currently not subject to the Town of Morinville's statutory planning documents.
• Provide support to the CAO, GM’s, Manager PED, and Council for activities relating to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB).
• Prepare, write, and present to Council, Committees, other governmental bodies, the general public and other organizations.
• Plan, implement, and report on public engagements.
• Research and identify opportunities for strategic improvement in the Town’s policies, regulations, and processes.
• Review, research, and provide evaluation for long range and current planning proposals based on planning documents, planning principles, bylaws, legislations, and other municipal policies and regulations.
• Responsible for managing the development, maintenance, and leading the evolution of the Town’s statutory and non-statutory planning documents. 
• Continuously identify and execute opportunities to enhance the Town’s planning processes.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on levies, reserves, and town owned lands.
• Provide support in coordinating timely intake, circulation, review, and evaluation of complete applications.
• Represent the Town at Regional Boards and Committees. 
• Attend and participate in committees and other inter-departmental meetings.
• Monitor regional development activities and provide briefings as required.
• Review planning referrals from adjacent municipalities, regional municipalities, and EMRB, as needed.

Requirements: 

• University Degree in Urban, Regional, or Environmental Planning, or a related discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.

(Note: combinations and equivalencies of education and experience may be considered).

• Minimum three (3) years directly related experience, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation (or progress towards designation) required.
• Knowledge of municipal government and the application of bylaws and policies.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, Planning Hierarchy, and Planning Principles.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, site plans, and subdivision applications.
• Knowledge of Development Agreements, Land Use Bylaw, and Levy Bylaws.
• Strong negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.
• Public engagement experience is considered an asset.
• Project management experience is considered an asset.
• GIS and Urban Design experience is considered an asset.

Compensation: Annual salary range of $86,129 — $102,843 (7 Step Grid), based on 35 hours per week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, professional development opportunities, compressed work schedule program, and a flexible and supportive work environment. 

Application Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2025, at 12 PM (noon).