Community Planner I



Location: Elmsdale, NS

Are you passionate about Community Planning and looking for a new opportunity in a collaborative and solutions-focused environment? Do you want to be part of building the future in a growing community?   If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for a full-time Community Planner I to join the team.

What you can offer:

  • You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, or a related field.
  • Ideally a minimum of two (2) years experience, preferably in Municipal Government.
  • Strong interpersonal, technical, and public relation skills, as well as advanced written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret planning and development legislation and regulations within the Municipal Government Act.
  • Strong computer software skills and working knowledge of the MS Office suite. Experience with mapping and utilizing GIS and graphics package, preferred.
  • Ability to work in high pressure, deadline-oriented environment and to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently.
  • Eligibility to become a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

What we can offer:

  • Work-life balance focused environment, with a Flexible Work Policy.
  • A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
  • A collaborative, solutions-based work environment, with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.
  • A commitment to personal and team professional development.
  • The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.
  • Benefits package including a Health Care Plan with Virtual Doctor service included, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Registered Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program.

Annual salary: $74,004.00 — $92,504.00

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026

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If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 902-883-6216.