Community Planner I

Municipality of East Hants - 4 Jobs

Elmsdale, NS

Closed

This position has been closed and is no longer accepting applicants.

Job Details:

In-person

$74,004 - $92,504 / year

Full-time

Experienced

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

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.

The Community Planner I is responsible for processing development applications, preparing policies, reports, background documentation and research in support of planning and development applications within the fast-growing community of Municipality of East Hants.

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 - $92,504

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit easthants.ca/employment

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

Company Website: http://www.easthants.ca

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About Municipality of East Hants

East Hants is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality. East Hants is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada with over 27% of the population being under age 25, and the second-highest population growth in Nova Scotia in 2021, behind the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Municipality of East Hants offers diverse career opportunities, modern facilities, an innovative, continuous improvement culture, and a Flexible Work Policy with a focus on work-life balance.

We live a work culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are committed to personal and team professional development, are passionate about community, and are excited about being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.

The main Municipal office is located at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale, NS. Additional worksites throughout East Hants include facilities for the Water Utility, the East Hants Aquatic Centre, the East Hants Sportsplex, Burntcoat Head Park, Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre, the East Hants Waste Management Centre, and multiple parks, trails, and playgrounds.

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