Planning & Development Advisor

**Now Hiring: Planning & Development Advisor** Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset, demonstrating a commitment to respect in all we do and a focus on safety for employees and all those we serve. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Job Posting: #26-89 Status: Permanent, Full-time Posting Closes: November 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Schedule: 35 hours/week (7 hours/day) Working within the Planning & Development Services department and reporting to the Supervisor, Planning & Development Advisory Services, the Planning & Development Advisor is responsible for providing exceptional service delivery through regular interaction with the County’s customer base. This position will provide timely information and sound advice through the front counter, telephone and written inquiries pertaining to land use and development processes. In addition, this position will intake applications for current planning, development planning and safety codes and will issue electrical, plumbing and gas permits. This position is also responsible for department administrative support and maintaining accurate department information in the internal information database as well as across all forms of external communication and provide support to the department through the maintenance of the County’s online application portal. The ideal candidate for this position will have the following: * High-school diploma with some post-secondary course work in Administration, or a related discipline. * Completion of Permit Issuer Designation under the Safety Codes Act or ability to obtain within 1 year of commencement. * Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills in effectively dealing with the public, with the ability to respond to and anticipate customer needs in a professional manner. * Strong conflict resolution, active listening, and communication skills. * Strong computer and data management capabilities with high competence using the Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain data in content management systems. * Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time while prioritizing a high volume of work with competing timelines. * Familiarity with applicable legislation including Safety Codes Act and Land Use Bylaw. Requirements: * Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Centre – 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB. * A valid class 5 driver’s license and current, satisfactory driver’s abstract provided upon hire. * A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees. * Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. In addition to an organiza