Job Description

Description :

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.

During the month of November, we are honoring veterans and soldiers in the communities we operate in. We have team members throughout our organization who have served in the military, including Bob Espey our President and CEO, and Parkland is proud to be a part of their journey. We encourage you to visit our website to hear from Bob and other veterans on the Parkland team: . If you are a veteran or military spouse, we hope you consider us for your next opportunity.

Position Title: Development Planner

Team and Location: Real Estate - Calgary, AB or Burnaby, BC

Position Summary:

The development planner will be responsible for the municipal planning & development of retail petroleum stations in Eastern Canada from initial concept to start of construction. They'll be leading internal (Real Estate, Construction, Marketing, Merchandizing) and external stakeholders (Municipal Planners, Land Developers, Landlords) through various phases of Retail Projects and accountable for quality, budget, schedule performance, customer satisfaction while driving municipal permit/zoning approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing project management for a variety of Retail Petroleum (Pioneer, FasGas, Chevron, Ultramar) development projects.
• Advocating on behalf of the owner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration and understanding of the projects' vision:

• Responsible for the commissioning and coordination of consultants for the production of plans and reports required for the submission and approval of Development Permit applications, including Site Plan & Building Permit approvals.
• Delivering on committed deadlines of the planning process.
• Create, manage and execute project schedules; ensure they are continually updated and communicated as required.
• Provide support to the Project Team on various tasks as required. Lead some minor Capital Programs and other Project work as needed.
• Work with Landlord's on implementing Parkland's standards for build to suite opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post secondary education in Urban Planning or relevant experience.
• 2-5 years experience in planning & development or municipal urban planning.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently in high-pressure environments.
• Well organized, detail and goal oriented.
• This role will extend from Ontario to BC, therefore some travel is required.
• Bilingual in English and French strong asset.

We Offer:

• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• An employee referral program - earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted. Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This posting will close when a successful candidate is found or on December 5, 2022.

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