Facility & Space Plan Analyst

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Facility & Space Planning Analyst at University of Alberta serves as a key hybrid resource within the Space Planning & Stewardship (SPS) unit, splitting focus between technical data analytics (40%) and planning support for Space Planners (60%). The role acts as a liaison across teams and uses quantitative methods to inform space decisions.

They apply predictive modeling, analytics frameworks, and inventory tracking to justify space downsizing and consolidation, while assisting with space

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics and predictive modeling to justify space downsizing.
• Ability to coordinate with Space Planners and stakeholders across teams.
• Experience with inventory tracking of assets/spaces.
• Strong liaison and coordination skills across multiple faculties.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes predictive modeling and analytics frameworks to justify space downsizing and consolidation.
• Provides active planning support for space programs, existing conditions assessments, and inter-faculty facilitation to optimize space assets.

Skills

Data analytics

Predictive modeling

Inventory tracking

Space planning

Stakeholder facilitation

Tools

Analytics frameworks

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.