MINJobs posting: Planning and Development Assistant
January 30, 2026
Municipal Information Network

Planning and Development Assistant

Organization:
Foothills County
Region:
Alberta
Application deadline:
February 17, 2026 before 16:00
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Planning & development
Description
Foothills County is a vibrant and thriving municipality located south of the City of Calgary with its administrative office located in High River, AB.  Valuing customer service, continuous professional development, open communication and work/life balance, we are proud to serve a diverse and growing community.

We are currently inviting applications for a Planning & Development Assistant to join our team. 

Reporting to the Manager of Planning Applications, the primary role of the Planning & Development Assistant is to assist in the multifunctional environment of the Planning Department and to provide administrative and clerical support for the processing of land use bylaw amendments, subdivision, development permits and business license applications
 

Requirements

Education
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience
▪ Minimum 4 years of experience in a fast paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented work environment where the provision of excellent service to the organization and the public is considered top priority.
Certifications
• Valid class 5 Driver’s License.
Competencies & Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adobe applications, familiar with GIS applications such as ArcView.
• Demonstrate exceptional work ethic, reliability, and accountability.
• Ability to multi-task.
• High level of interpersonal skills, diplomacy and professionalism including strong oral and written communication competence and customer service skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making, effective problem-solving abilities, time management and above average organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work as a team in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
The following are considered assets to be successful in this position.
• Post-secondary education or related experience in the areas of planning, government administration, legislative services or a related field.

Salary & Benefits

Foothills County provides permanent full-time employees with a benefits and pension package.

Contact
Email: opportunities@foothillscountyab.ca
To view a full copy of this Job Description please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca and click on Careers.
Other relevant information
The closing date for this position is Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.