Job Description

Posted on: Aug 7, 2025
Posted by: Leduc County
Summary
The opportunity
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Planner - Development Services to join our team. Reporting to the Manager - Development Services, this exciting opportunity provides information, assistance and advice on subdivision and development processes and assists in plan preparation and review. Through managing priorities, the Planner is a key contributor to the achievement of the department's operational deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
What you will do

• Acts as a Development Officer for Leduc County and assists with the investigation and analysis of development planning issues and Land Use Bylaw administration, monitoring and enforcement.

• Reviews, evaluates and makes decisions on development permit applications, compliance certificates and variance applications, within the parameters of policy and legislation.
• Investigates complaints related to compliance and decides ensuing actions that may include the issuance of orders pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw and the Municipal Government Act.
• Supports the preparation of land use and statutory plans.
• Provides information, planning advice and advisory support services to the public, Council, Subdivision Authority, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and other departments.
• Researches and carries out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
• Reviews and processes subdivision applications and prepares and administers subdivision development agreements in accordance with design standards and applicable legislation.
• Assists the Senior Planner - Development Services with the delivery of public consultation and public hearing processes.

• Prepares advertising and public notices in accordance with the statutory requirements and County policy.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County's policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

• A degree in planning or a related discipline.
• Two (2) years of experience.
• Must maintain or be eligible for membership in the Alberta Development Officers Association or the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and land use bylaws related to land development in Alberta, the Alberta Land Titles system, Municipal Government Act, and associated regulations.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; planning, environmental, and socio-economic reports; and building and site plans.
• Must be able to review, interpret and evaluate statutory plans, land use, subdivision, and development proposals.
• Must be able to effectively communicate complex technical information and provide consistent, friendly, professional customer service to internal and external customers in the face of ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines.
• The ability to deliver presentations, and prepare clear, concise reports is required. Proficiency with computer assisted design, Microsoft Office and other database.
• Experience working with teams.

• Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of rural communities.