Community Services & Development Officer
Full Time Permanent
The County of Paintearth is a rural community approximately 90 minutes east of Red Deer and the energy capital of Eastern Central Alberta. Home to a large Oil and Gas sector, the County also houses approx 160 wind turbines and over 600 MW of wind energy, with pending solar and hydrogen projects in the works. Large areas of ranch and crop land make the agricultural presence felt in all areas of the County.
Population of approx. 2200 residents and another 2000 residents in the two urban centers within, those being the Towns of Castor and Coronation.
The County is a progressive, development friendly place to do business, work and raise a family. Cost of living is affordable and attractive when compared to the higher housing costs found in the many muni’s in the AB Corridor. The County is currently undertaking a county wide installation of high speed broadband internet via a massive fibre optic network to key areas, with upgraded wireless also planned for the more remote regions.
The County is looking for an experienced and professional individual to run the Planning and Development department due to a pending retirement. This full time position reports to the CAO as part of the senior management team. Largely working independently, the position also administers the Oil and Gas industry approvals for the County, and assists with various economic development activities. While not a requirement, experience with other municipal functions may also be an asset worthy of consideration.