Job Description

Posted on: Jan 21, 2026
Posted by: Parkland County
Summary
A great place to work starts with you!
Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment across departments to promote efficiency and innovation. With a solution-focused mindset, we approach challenges with resilience. Parkland County is committed to respect, working to uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in all decision-making. With a focus on safety, we create a supportive and safe environment for employees and the public. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and caring organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.
Now Hiring: Planner I, Liaison Services (Competition #26-08)
Key Responsibilities
Parkland County has an opportunity for a temporary, full-time Planner I, Liaison Services position in the Planning & Development Services department, working until approximately March 2027. Reporting to the Senior Planner, Liaison Services, the Planner I, Liaison Services position will conduct research and report writing and engage in creating problem solving to support the implementation of department wide process improvements. This position will assist with the facilitation of complex and politically sensitive developments within the County. Using a project management approach, this position will work with various collaborators to assist in creating and implementing a wide range of process improvements aimed at redesigning how planning applications are managed within the department.
Requirements
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in planning or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in planning is considered an asset.
• Understanding of municipal land use planning practices and the application of Provincial and Municipal planning policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and statutory planning documents in the Alberta context.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build and maintain relationships with diverse groups of internal and external partners.
• Ability to translate research findings into actionable insights that inform improvement strategies.
• Must possess excellent writing, presentation, organization, and time management skills with the ability to work within tight timelines and a consistent and dynamic workload.
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license and ability to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract.

The total rewards package for this position includes:
A starting annual salary of $83,100 to $89,900, based on a 35-hour work week and the option to join the Earned Day Off Program.
In addition, extended health and dental benefits, access to our confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid sick time, three (3) weeks vacation a year with your birthday off, flexible work arrangements allowing remote work options (based on position's needs), and personal days are offered. Our organization offers access to physical fitness, including an employee on site gym and lunch exercise programs, a Social Club, a health, safety & wellness committee, and a comprehensive training program with extensive learning and development opportunities. Visit our page to view our Total Rewards Package for this position!
Additional Information
Interested Candidates are Invited to Apply Online at by Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The work location for this position is Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at .

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