The City of Calgary

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Community Planning is a Business Unit within the Planning & Development department whose mission is to plan and facilitate a great Calgary. Community Planning is focused on achieving the corporate goals of the Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan through policy development, application reviews and approvals. Our work is customer-focused and we pride ourselves on our interactions with our partners, stakeholders and the people who call Calgary home. We are aiming high and growing smart to make Calgary a place where people love to live, work and play.

We serve a diverse community, and are committed to mitigating bias in our processes and practices. Check us out at Calgary.ca!
 

As a Planner 1, you will join a group of dedicated planning professionals in the Community Planning team. This position offers significant professional opportunities for individuals with strong planning and teamwork abilities. Primary duties include:

• Conduct research and technical analysis while critically assessing options.

• Help with the preparation of statutory and non-statutory policy and plans.

• Research, review, and evaluate various applications; make recommendations to the appropriate approving authority.

• Contribute to policy and application requests,and provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Review and prepare recommendations to the general public, internal and external stakeholders, and elected officials.

• Respond to inquiries from external stakeholders, including the general public, regarding planning policies and applications.

• Participate in public consultation events regarding planning policy, guidelines, and operational protocols.

• Help the Community Planning team in various projects and initiatives that implement the Municipal Development Plan (MDP).

Qualifications

• A degree that is accredited by the Canadian planning profession via the Professional Standards Board; OR

• A degree in a Planning-related discipline, combined with at least 1 year of relevant planning experience.

• Previous experience in any of the following will be considered an asset: responding to public inquiries; interpreting policy and legislation; file managing development permits, land use and outline plan applications.

• Membership with the APPI will also be considered an asset.

• Experience with Land Use Bylaw is an asset.

• You are a strong communicator, with a demonstrated focus on conflict resolution and problem solving, and an aptitude for building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• You demonstrate good judgement and decision making skills, while being adaptable and embracing change.

• Successful performance in this role requires: a strategic and analytical thinker with sound planning analysis; the ability to promote and contribute to team goals, and achieve objectives ensuring optimal use of resources; and demonstrated professionalism, integrity, ethical behaviour and commitment to the values of The City of Calgary.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.  

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Calgary Planning

Position Type: 7 Permanent and 1 Temporary (up to 23 months)

Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $40.05 - 53.55 per hour

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day

work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: August 20, 2021

Job ID #: 304271

We value diversity of expertise, talent and opinion which creates an innovative and collaborative environment. 

We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.