Planning Officer - Current & Long Range Planning
About the role
Job Number:
J0725-0545
Job Type:
Temporary Full time
Employee Group:
Opted Out & Excluded
Job Category:
Planning and Development
Open Positions:
1
Date Posted:
July 22, 2025
Closing Date:
August 5, 2025
Salary:
$39.19 - $46.11/Hour
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Position Summary
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a confident and personable professional to join our Planning & Development Team. Reporting to the Manager, Current & Long Range Planning, the Planning Officer provides quality and timely delivery of planning services.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Manager, Current & Long Range Planning in the management, development, and implementation of all Statutory and Master Plans, including amendments to existing plans.
- Assist in the development and reviewing of developer led Outline Plans and amendments to the existing Outline Plans.
- Assist in the development and approval of the City-led new Land Use Bylaw project, as well as in processing applicant-led Land Use Bylaw amendments, subdivision applications, development agreements, and endorsement applications.
- Understand and apply the project’s established methodologies for policy review and contribute to improvements in these methodologies.
- Assemble research, data and knowledge to provide solutions that integrate planning, transportation, growth management and urban design.
- Assist in the planning, preparing for and facilitating public and stakeholder engagement initiatives – online and in-person
- Provide graphic support as required for planning studies and public and stakeholder engagement processes.
- Undertake research in support of the development of statutory and non-statutory plans, and subdivision, Land Use Bylaw amendment, and development permit applications.
- Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for Council presentations, public engagement opportunities, and similar events.
- Provide support for select Strategic Initiatives that fall under the responsibility of Infrastructure & Community Services as the need arises.
- Foster collaborative working relationships with internal City departments and represent the City on regional boards and sub-committees as assigned.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a two-year Diploma in Urban Planning or a related discipline. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Graduation from the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate Program in conjunction with an unrelated post-secondary two-year Diploma may be considered. A University Degree in Urban, Regional or Land Use Planning or a related discipline is considered an asset. Membership, or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners along with a Class 5 Drivers License is required. Prior Planning related experience is considered an asset. This position requires a sound understanding of municipal planning and development, including Provincial Acts and Regulations. Experience with the writing and interpretation of planning policy is required. The incumbent will have working knowledge of computerized applications and techniques, including Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and GIS Software. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication for interaction with coworkers, other professionals, and the public. Dispute resolution, organization, and time management skills with the ability to change focus and priorities on an ongoing basis is crucial.
Duration: Immediately – August 14, 2026
Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Are you interested in this job?
About City of Fort Saskatchewan
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.
Home to more than 20,000 people, the City proudly manages state of the art recreation, culture and historic amenities including 50 km of outdoor trails, a performing arts theatre and fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the 1875 – 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in historic downtown.
OUR CORE VALUES Our commitment to each other and our citizens …
RESPECT
- We treat others as we want to be treated, and value ideas and contributions.
- We work together to ensure our safety and well-being.
- We embrace sustainability so future generations can meet their needs.
INTEGRITY
- We earn trust and behave ethically.
- We are honest in all our interactions.
- We take responsibility for our actions, and follow through on our promises.
SERVICE
- We strive to serve our community equitably, and with enthusiasm.
- We commit to deliver quality service.
- We believe volunteerism is foundational to our community.
EXCELLENCE
- We forge a culture of strong communication and continuous improvement.
- We have a collective determination that what we do, we do well.
- We are innovative, results driven, and adaptable.
Planning Officer - Current & Long Range Planning
About the role
Job Number:
J0725-0545
Job Type:
Temporary Full time
Employee Group:
Opted Out & Excluded
Job Category:
Planning and Development
Open Positions:
1
Date Posted:
July 22, 2025
Closing Date:
August 5, 2025
Salary:
$39.19 - $46.11/Hour
Share
Position Summary
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a confident and personable professional to join our Planning & Development Team. Reporting to the Manager, Current & Long Range Planning, the Planning Officer provides quality and timely delivery of planning services.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Manager, Current & Long Range Planning in the management, development, and implementation of all Statutory and Master Plans, including amendments to existing plans.
- Assist in the development and reviewing of developer led Outline Plans and amendments to the existing Outline Plans.
- Assist in the development and approval of the City-led new Land Use Bylaw project, as well as in processing applicant-led Land Use Bylaw amendments, subdivision applications, development agreements, and endorsement applications.
- Understand and apply the project’s established methodologies for policy review and contribute to improvements in these methodologies.
- Assemble research, data and knowledge to provide solutions that integrate planning, transportation, growth management and urban design.
- Assist in the planning, preparing for and facilitating public and stakeholder engagement initiatives – online and in-person
- Provide graphic support as required for planning studies and public and stakeholder engagement processes.
- Undertake research in support of the development of statutory and non-statutory plans, and subdivision, Land Use Bylaw amendment, and development permit applications.
- Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for Council presentations, public engagement opportunities, and similar events.
- Provide support for select Strategic Initiatives that fall under the responsibility of Infrastructure & Community Services as the need arises.
- Foster collaborative working relationships with internal City departments and represent the City on regional boards and sub-committees as assigned.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a two-year Diploma in Urban Planning or a related discipline. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Graduation from the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate Program in conjunction with an unrelated post-secondary two-year Diploma may be considered. A University Degree in Urban, Regional or Land Use Planning or a related discipline is considered an asset. Membership, or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners along with a Class 5 Drivers License is required. Prior Planning related experience is considered an asset. This position requires a sound understanding of municipal planning and development, including Provincial Acts and Regulations. Experience with the writing and interpretation of planning policy is required. The incumbent will have working knowledge of computerized applications and techniques, including Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and GIS Software. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication for interaction with coworkers, other professionals, and the public. Dispute resolution, organization, and time management skills with the ability to change focus and priorities on an ongoing basis is crucial.
Duration: Immediately – August 14, 2026
Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Are you interested in this job?
About City of Fort Saskatchewan
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.
Home to more than 20,000 people, the City proudly manages state of the art recreation, culture and historic amenities including 50 km of outdoor trails, a performing arts theatre and fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the 1875 – 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in historic downtown.
OUR CORE VALUES Our commitment to each other and our citizens …
RESPECT
- We treat others as we want to be treated, and value ideas and contributions.
- We work together to ensure our safety and well-being.
- We embrace sustainability so future generations can meet their needs.
INTEGRITY
- We earn trust and behave ethically.
- We are honest in all our interactions.
- We take responsibility for our actions, and follow through on our promises.
SERVICE
- We strive to serve our community equitably, and with enthusiasm.
- We commit to deliver quality service.
- We believe volunteerism is foundational to our community.
EXCELLENCE
- We forge a culture of strong communication and continuous improvement.
- We have a collective determination that what we do, we do well.
- We are innovative, results driven, and adaptable.