ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position will assist with identified Department-wide projects and initiatives to enhance efficient and effective provision of Department services. The incumbent will provide support by assisting with bylaw and policy updates, Department communication and process documentation. This position reports to the Director of Planning and Development and receives day to day direction/oversight from the Planning and Development Coordinator.

This is a full-time, temporary position from May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026. The hourly wage for this position is $23.62/hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Support

• Assist with research to support Department-wide projects and initiatives.

• Support and influence process-related changes throughout the Department.

• Provide background research and supports Department level policies and bylaws eg. Land Use Bylaw update.

• Research and perform in-depth, high-quality analysis for specified projects and initiatives.

1. Department Communications

• Assist with content development and updates of Department’s Website and other communications pieces.

• Assist with supporting the Builder Communications Strategy.

1. Process Improvement

• Assist with process development and enhancement initiatives.

• Assist with procedure documentation and template development.

1. Other Duties

• Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
• Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the “Values, We Live By”.
• All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
• Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in related degree program (Planning, Urban Geography, Business, Management, Local Government or other relevant program) with 2 years completed.

• Basic knowledge of municipal government and/or planning and development.

• Understanding of process development.

• Good writing skills.

• Good organizational skills and highly committed to meeting deadlines.

• Ability to participate in, and contribute to, a productive and collaborative team environment.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.

Asset Qualifications:

• Experience in online content development.

• Related work experience.

Competencies:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one’s team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization’s capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Working Environment:

• Monday to Friday
• Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Hybrid Work Options
• Overtime may be required
• Working in an office environment
• Exposure to noise levels that may exceed 85 decibels

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive salary
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities
• Hands-on experience
• Mentorship

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Sustainable Growth and Development Services - Planning and Development

Opening Date

Mar 09, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 22, 2026 11:59 PM

Starting Date

May 04, 2026