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 improve 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: Levies & Agreement Specialist (Competition #26-25)
Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Levies & Agreement Specialist position in the Planning & Development Services department. Reporting to the Manager, Subdivision Planning, the Levies & Agreement Specialist is responsible for overseeing Parkland County’s off-site levy program, development agreements and securities program. This position will provide expert technical advice, manage and negotiate development agreements, and represent the County on various internal and external positions. This position is accountable for driving continuous improvement in programs and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. This position will be skilled at applying and communicating specialized knowledge of project management, off-site levies and development agreement practices, legislation and policies, database management, and planning processes. Additionally, this position will support the Director and Department Managers on a range of projects, issues and applications keeping in regular communication with their leadership team to ensure alignment on project deliverables, and when necessary, seeks their assistance to advance projects.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Engineering or a related discipline.
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Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta is considered an asset.
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Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners and Registered Professional Planner designation in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is desired.
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Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience, exhibiting strong project management skills including the ability to manage time effectively, juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, and to work within irregular and tight timelines.
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Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
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Understanding and application of Provincial and Municipal off-site levies and development agreement policies, legislation, processes, procedures, and Statutory Planning documents in the Alberta context.
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Ability to take initiative to identify and resolve problems.
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Possess and exhibit strong skills in presentations to Council, community associations and government departments as required.
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Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and computer assisted design (CAD) applications is an asset.
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Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
The total rewards package for this position includes:
A starting annual salary of $100,500 to $108,700 with a maximum earning potential for this pay range of $127,200, based on a 35-hour work week and 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, 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 and mental wellness committee, and a comprehensive training program with extensive learning and development opportunities. Visit our careers page to view the complete Total Rewards Package for this position!
Additional Information:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at parklandcounty.com/Careers by Friday, March 6, 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.
