Senior Urban Planner

We are partnering with one of the fastest-growing municipalities surrounding Edmonton to find their next rockstar in the Planning and Development Department. As a Senior Urban Planner, you will provide leadership, mentor development permitting and compliance staff and lead complex development applications from inquiry to approval. This role offers the opportunity to redefine suburban development and champion high-quality urban design. Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor development permitting and compliance staff, including workload management and ensuring legislated and departmental deadlines are met. Lead the review of complex development applications from the initial inquiry through to issuance, overseeing input from review groups, resolving conflicts, and coordinating the overall approval process. Contributing to the creation and nurturing of the conditions that support growth and innovation while enhancing what makes Beaumont a great place to live and invest in. Preparing reports and making presentations to Council and Committee of the Whole Design Panel, the Subdivision Development Appeal Board, and in public meetings and at engagement events as required. Monitoring legislation, the Land Use Bylaw, and development trends and providing recommendations on the impacts to bylaws, statutory plans, and other policies. Participating in large-scale planning projects, such as the Municipal Development Plan update or Land Use Bylaw enhancement. Acting as a key contact and facilitator with internal and external clients, including other departments and city staff, land developers, consultants, businesses, council, neighboring municipalties, and the general public to provide complete and professional information in a timely manner. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, or another relevant professional field. Full membership or eligibility for membership with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). Must have 5 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience. Previous supervisory and leadership experience, project management experience or training, or prior experience working in a private consulting is an asset. Broad understanding of municipal land use planning processes with an emphasis on development permitting, enforcement, land use policy development and planning and approvals. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Positive attitude and proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients, municipalities, and other agencies. Valid Class 5 Driver’s license. What you will get: Competitive Salary Comprehensive benefits package Pension Plan Vacation and Earned Day off every three weeks Relocation Assistance if required Hybrid working schedule Training and mentorship opportunities We thank all candidates for their interest however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Lead complex development applications from inquiry to approval and supervise development permitting and compliance staff. Provide strategic guidance on land use bylaws and represent the municipality at council meetings and public engagement events.

Requires a bachelor's degree in planning or geography and at least 5 years of professional planning experience. Candidates must be eligible for membership with APPI and CIP and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's license.

• Competitive Salary • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Pension Plan • Vacation • Earned Day Off Every Three Weeks • Relocation Assistance • Training And Mentorship Opportunities

• LeadershipSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

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• Urban Planning
• Development Permitting
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Urban Design
• Land Use Policy
• Public Presentation
• Stakeholder Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mentorship
• Conflict Resolution
• Statutory Planning

• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

3 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte