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Planner II, Socio Economics

planning building & property
Location: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, AB
Website: http://www.rmwb.ca
Type: temporary full-time
Posted On: Jan 19, 2025
Closing Date: Mar 21, 2025
 
 
Planner II, Socio Economics
Planning & Development Department
CUPE 1505
     
Position Type/ Hours:  
This is a temporary position working thirty-five (35) hours per week for approximately ten (10) months within the Comprehensive Planning Branch of the Planning and Development Department. This position is within the CUPE 1505 Bargaining Unit. This Planner II position will be focused on Socio Economic Planning. This position is located in the community of Fort McMurray, the Regional Municipality Wood Buffalo’s urban centre.
     
Position Description:  
Under general supervision the incumbent will research, prepare and present statutory documents, specialist reports, studies, and statistical analysis for planning projects to include solutions to contemporary planning problems. The incumbent will also assist with the investigation and analysis of community planning issues to address future growth requirements. In addition, this position will provide back-up coverage for the subdivision and development functions.
 
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Compile and analyze data on demographic, economic, legal, political, cultural, physical, sociological, geographic and technical factors which affect community and regional development.
  • Research; prepare reports and recommendations for presentation to Council.
  • Conduct municipal and provincial land use and development issues studies and prepare recommendations for policy changes and review by senior planners.
  • Prepare, in accordance with approved plan preparation process, statutory planning documents, planning reports, specialist studies, design concepts, and land use control documents.
  • Provide knowledge, experience and guidance for Planning Technicians, Technologists and Planner I’s. May coach and provide project leadership and advice on complex projects.
     
Qualifications:  
  • University Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline, is required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years directly related experience is required.
  • An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and direct work experience may be considered.
  • Knowledge of GIS (ESRI) is an asset.
  • Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is an asset. 
 
You will possess the following:
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to tactfully handle complex and difficult planning and development inquiries; effective interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and group facilitation skills.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
  • Valid Class Five (5) Driver's Licence is required (clear driving abstract is an asset).
  • Must be willing to attend meetings outside regular work hours and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
 
Pay Level:   PL 15
     
Salary Range:   $47.14 (2015 Temporary Rate)                                   
     
    In addition to the rate of pay, we offer other attractive incentives:
   
-an additional bi-weekly payment of $480 which represents a cost of living allowance 
     
Requisition Number:   004625
     
Closing Date:   Open Until Filled
     
Posting Type:   Internal & External (Reposted: December 11, 2025 Original CUPE1505 Closing Date: November 22, 2025)
     
To apply: Please visit our website at www.rmwb.ca
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted.