Municipal Planning Advisor

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Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title:

Municipal Planning Advisor
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Forestry and Parks

Location:

Kananaskis Improvement District
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
February 23, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 3
Salary: $2849.89 to $3738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

Alberta’s Parks and Public Lands are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. Alberta's parks inspire people to discover, value, protect and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations. Parks Division is responsible for infrastructure management and development for both Alberta Parks as well as Public Lands to ensure outdoor, nature-based recreation opportunities for all Albertans that are safe, sustainable, accessible and enjoyable while balancing conservation values.

The Municipal Planning Advisor provides expert support in land use planning, development administration, and municipal planning services within the Kananaskis Improvement District (KID). The role leads and coordinates planning and development activities, supports strategic and regulatory initiatives, and ensures the effective implementation of planning processes that align with KID’s strategic, business, and operational plans. Responsibilities span development permitting, policy development, communication, research, reporting, and the coordination of municipal planning services across a range of stakeholders.

• Managing planning and development services, including developing briefing materials, responding to development related inquiries, and supporting Council initiated planning matters.
• Serving as the primary subject matter expert on the KID Land Use Order and coordinating the development permit process as the KID Development Officer.
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and emerging land use issues, and providing recommendations to support municipal decision making.
• Drafting and delivering planning related communications, triaging stakeholder inquiries, and liaising with communications partners on development matters.
• Supporting municipal initiatives by preparing reports, tracking performance measures, drafting policy and planning resources, and participating in committees or working groups.
• Leading and supporting planning and development projects, including RFP development, grant reporting, business licensing procedures, and contributions to annual planning sessions.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

University degree in a related field (Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Local Government Administration, Environmental Studies, Political Science) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience in areas such as issues management, executive and council support, stakeholder relations, communications, legislative analysis, governance coordination, program administration, or project management.

Equivalencies will be considered

Equivalency
:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year education.

Note: A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.

• Alberta municipal legislation including the Municipal Government Act, Local Authorities Election Act, Provincial Parks Act, Public Lands Act, Alberta Land Stewardship Act, Weed Control Act, and Disaster Management Act.
• Processes related to ministerial orders, including interpretation and assessment of impacts on KID specific planning and development practices.
• Practical understanding of KID’s development permit process, business development applications, grant tracking and reporting, contracting processes, and municipal year end financial cycles.
• Strong working…