Temporary Planner (up to 2 years)
Position Overview:
The City of Saint John welcomes new and diverse talent.
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Temporary Planner to our team.
• You have diverse experience as a planner in both current and long-range planning.
• You are innovative in how you leverage opportunities and are flexible, enjoying the opportunity to address a wide variety of interesting challenges.
• You are an excellent communicator who combines diplomacy with clarity in dealing with the development community, citizens, elected officials, and committees, and seeks to work in partnership with all parties to create solutions together.
The opportunity:
• Saint John's unprecedented growth rate makes this a stimulating time to be a planner here. As a Planner, you will have a lead role in shaping the future of Saint John.
• You will find the municipal organization committed throughout to a culture of smart growth, innovation, and planning.
• You will be responsible for developing major projects, processing complex development approvals, and developing and updating key community plans. For example, you will lead Saint John's next Neighbourhood Plan.
• To request a full job description, please email Margot at margot.rankin@saintjohn.ca.
What we offer you:
• Salary: ($78,441 to $103,331)
• Entrance into a Group Benefits Plan on your first day of work, plus a competitive vacation entitlement.
• A flexible time options program which includes a 4- or 5-day work week.
• Affordability: the cost of living on the East Coast means you will be able to buy a house in a city that offers you a fulfilling job. Home ownership for professionals in Saint John is not a dream but a reality.
• Variety: in this small city with big ideas, you could be working on an industrial project one day and a large-scale residential project the next. If you are a seasoned Planner, you will never feel pigeonholed. If you are in an intermediate role and want to take the next step up, the diversity of this role will contribute to your professional growth from day one.
Essential Qualifications:
What we need from you:
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and communications skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• A minimum of five years' relevant experience.
• A university degree in planning or a related discipline, preferably at a graduate level.
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners with Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation.
• Candidates with reduced experience will be considered at a developmental level.
If this sounds like you, we would love to connect with you.
The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:
City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)