Community Services Planning Coordinator - Red Deer, Canada - The City of Red Deer
Description
The Opportunity:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a
Community Services Planning Coordinator to fill a permanent full-time position.
This involves the coordination of the approvals of planning and design of infrastructure, recreation, park facilities, culture facilities and open spaces through intra-departmental review and public participation processes.
Researches demographics, literature and promising practices from other municipalities, orders of government, and outside sources to stay current with information that will enhance community planning initiatives in recreation, parks and culture (analytical data processes/processing, ESRI / GIS systems integration).
- University undergraduate degree in Land Use Planning, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Leisure Services or other directly related discipline plus two years of relevant municipal experience that includes public participation and community planning.
- A twoyear Diploma from a postsecondary college in Land Use Planning, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Leisure Services or other directly related discipline plus four years of relevant municipal experience that includes public participation and community planning.
- Demonstrated ability to gather complex pieces of information from various sources (public, landscape planner, planning specialist, Planning Commission, Managers, Superintendents and Supervisors) and synthesize them into sound planning and land use recommendations for the Community Services Division.
- Demonstrated understanding of community development practices as they relate to project planning, public participation processes, community and park planning.
- Knowledge and experience in community and park planning principles and guidelines, as well as the philosophy of community service.
- Ability to work with staff and volunteers in project development.
- Demonstrated skills in Land Use Planning and design.
- Ability to effectively negotiate with other City Departments, community organizations, and private developers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff in the PPW department, other departments, agencies, community organizations, School Boards, general public and consultants.
- Able to work independently in an environment that also demands and values a team approach.
Affiliation:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Remuneration:
$46.56 to $49.01 per hour
Hours of Work:
75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.
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