Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Coach and mentor staff within the department and across the organization, promoting a work environment committed to continuous improvement, fun, and other values outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan.
- Provide timely, well-organized and coherent information, assistance, and advisement to decision makers, including Council and the Leadership Team, on matters pertaining to Planning & Development.
- Design, develop and implement both short- and long-term strategies that align with the City’s strategic goals, guiding the department’s workplan and operational investments.
- Build relationships with local and regional community builders, interested parties, inter-municipal and regional partners.
- Prepare and oversee the department’s annual budget ensuring responsible financial practices within the department.
- Develop and maintain long-range resourcing plans that anticipate staffing needs based on projected application volumes.
- Establish and monitor targeted cost recovery ranges for specific services (e.g. safety codes services).
- Oversee planning, development and building codes functions to support the development of high-quality, safe communities that are valued by both residents and the business community.
- Continuously evaluate and improve departmental processes to maximize community benefits, enhance efficiency, and adapt to evolving priorities and emerging technologies.
- Represent City on various standing professional, inter-municipal, and interagency committees.
The successful candidate will have a university degree in urban, regional or environmental planning and membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP). A master’s degree in urban and regional planning or a related field (e.g. urban studies, geography, public administration) or an MBA would be considered an asset. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of six years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience within a complex organization, including demonstrated ability to supervise both union and non-union staff. They will possess thorough knowledge of planning legislation, planning principles, planning application processes, urban design, and safety codes, as well as a solid understanding of generally accepted project management, accounting, budgeting, and financial procedures. The candidate will have experience preparing, presenting, and implementing planning documents and bylaws; navigating complex engagements with respect and empathy; and reviewing existing processes to identify efficiencies and develop effective resourcing plans. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to deliver impactful presentations and prepare high-quality reports and proposals, along with an acute understanding of Provincial Acts and Regulations related to municipal planning and development. Experience in a municipal environment is considered an asset. The incumbent will demonstrate strong decision-making, interpersonal, and supervisory abilities, supported by clear communication, sound judgment, and the adaptability required to perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours weekly, Monday – Friday
The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a salary range of $152,178.00 to $179,029.50 per annum. If you are dedicated, innovative and forward thinking with a high level of professionalism, you are invited to apply in confidence no later than Monday, January 12, 2026, through the Career Portal on the City’s Website at www.fortsask.ca
