{"id":47250,"date":"2026-08-07T13:12:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T17:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=47250"},"modified":"2026-08-10T08:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:54:57","slug":"dcg-executive-search-services-ltd-slave-lake-ab-full-time-manager-of-planning-development-and-community-services","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.cip-icu.ca\/fr\/job\/dcg-executive-search-services-ltd-slave-lake-ab-full-time-manager-of-planning-development-and-community-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager of Planning &amp; Development and Community Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lede\"><strong>Municipal District (MD) of Lesser Slave River No. 124<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manager of Planning &amp; Development and Community Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Municipal District (MD) of Lesser Slave River No. 124 (www.mdlsr.ca) is a progressive rural municipality of approximately 3,000 residents in north-central Alberta (located approximately three hours north of Edmonton).\u00a0 The MD encompasses boreal forest, agricultural lands, lakes, rivers, and resource-rich landscapes surrounding the Town of Slave Lake, a key regional service centre.\u00a0 With administrative offices located adjacent to Slave Lake and in the Hamlet of Flatbush, the MD provides responsive and accessible services across its expansive region.\u00a0 Its economy is supported by forestry, agriculture, energy, transportation, tourism, and entrepreneurship, while its strategic location along Highway 2 strengthens regional connectivity and economic opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The Manager of Planning &amp; 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