Planning & Environment
Town of Banff
110 Bear Street, Banff, AB
$68,500–$72,500 a year - Full-time
 

Job details
Pay
$68,500–$72,500 a year
Job type
Full-time

Location
110 Bear Street, Banff, AB

Full job description
Full-Time – 12-month fixed-term contract
As the Heritage Planning and Public Art Coordinator you are joining our dynamic team of Planning and Environment professionals who are committed to “Take Care of Banff” by ensuring the Town of Banff’s built environment reflects the beauty, heritage, and natural grandeur of Canada’s premier national park.

In this 12-month fixed-term contract the Heritage Planning and Public Art Coordinator will support and develop the Heritage and Public Art programs.

The heritage planning function is responsible for providing guidance, direction and technical expertise to staff and others on all heritage related matters including developing heritage policy, supporting initiatives to protect built heritage within the community as set out in the Heritage Resource Action Plan, and acting as the liaison to the Banff Heritage Corporation.

In addition to the heritage planning function, is the public art service area. This position is responsible for acting as the liaison to the Public Art Committee and supporting them in developing policy as well as implementing public art within the community.

Your great communication and relationship building skills will allow you to work well and support these groups of passionate individuals that strive to promote, preserve and protect both heritage and public art resources within Banff. This, combined with interest and enthusiasm for learning and developing your skills and knowledge in policy and project implementation will enable you to succeed in supporting these groups and advancing Council’s strategic priorities in these areas.

Having experience and a passion for built heritage, arts and/or culture in an institutional or municipal setting will be helpful in navigating the complexities of the issues unique to our town. You will work with corporation/committee members, consultants and other town employee’s on advancing the strategic priorities. You will apply inherent competencies to successfully multi-task and exercise sound judgment in decision making.

Formally you have a recognized post-secondary education or training in Urban Planning, Heritage Conservation, Culture, Architecture, or similar program. We look forward to reviewing your background, skills and natural talents and to providing you with an opportunity to apply your diverse perspectives and skills in our mountain resort community setting.

Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff. As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff’s safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.

“Taking care of Banff: our Community, our People, our Park.”

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The salary range for this position is $68,500 to $72,500 per year.

To apply please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter, no later than 4:30 p.m., July 30, 2025, to:

Email: jobs@banff.ca

Fax: 403.762.1260

Drop Off: 110 Bear Street

Mail: Town of Banff, Box 1260, 110 Bear St., Banff, AB, T1L 1A1

The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants and will directly contact those being considered for an interview.