Facility & Space Plan Analyst

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta, at North Campus in Edmonton, seeks a Facility & Space Planning Analyst for a two-year term. The role blends data analytics (40%) with direct planning support (60%), acting as a liaison across teams to optimize space assets.

Responsibilities include predictive modeling, inventory tracking, and coordinating with space planners to justify downsizing and consolidation while supporting space programs and inter-faculty coordination.

Qualifications

• This position has a term length of2 years.

Responsibilities

• The Facility & Space Planning Analyst serves as a critical hybrid resource within the Space Planning & Stewardship (SPS) unit. The position splits its focus between technical data analytics (40%) and integrated support for Space Planners (60%). Operating as a liaison across teams, the incumbent utilizes predictive modeling, analytics frameworks, and inventory tracking to justify space downsizing and consolidation.
• Concurrently, they provide active planning support by assisting with space programs, existing conditions assessments, and inter-faculty interest holders facilitation to optimize existing university space assets.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of2 years.

Location -This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The University of Alberta manages a vast physical asset network of 1.5 million square meters across 480 buildings. Driven by the "SHAPE A Strategic Plan of Impact" vision and institutional growth, all infrastructure decisions must be evidence-based and highly utilized.

The Facility & Space Planning Analyst serves as a critical hybrid resource within the Space Planning & Stewardship (SPS) unit. The position splits its focus between technical data analytics (40%) and integrated support for Space Planners (60%). Operating as a liaison across teams, the incumbent utilizes predictive modeling, analytics frameworks, and inventory tracking to justify space downsizing and consolidation. Concurrently, they provide active planning support by assisting with space programs, existing conditions assessments, and inter-faculty interest holders facilitation to optimize existing university space assets.