Junior Planner

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Alberta is seeking a full-time Junior Planner to support facility management and development planning. The successful candidate will collaborate with various ministries and perform a range of analytical, consultative, and technical responsibilities. Required qualifications include a relevant university degree and strong skills in organization, writing, and Microsoft Office. The role offers an annual salary ranging from $64,936 to $85,180, and the position is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Qualifications

• Must have organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Strong writing and presentation skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to consult and facilitate in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and development of facility and site plans.
• Collaborate with various ministries for accommodation plans.
• Conduct research and draft lease renewal instructions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Writing skills

Microsoft Office

Consultation skills

Facilitation skills

Education

University graduation in Business, Urban/Regional Planning Engineering, Architecture or related degree

Tools

BLIMS

Job description

Job Title: Junior Planner

Job Requisition ID: 78590

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 26, 2025

Classification: Program Services 2

Salary: $2,487.97 to $3,263.63 bi-weekly ($64,936 - $85,180 per year)

Alberta Infrastructure leads the development of the provincial Capital Plan, which addresses the infrastructure needs that support key social programs, services and economic development. The Ministry designs, builds, manages and maintains government-owned and operated facilities and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Junior Planner supports the management of Infrastructure’s portfolio of owned and leased buildings. The Junior Planner supports the development of short- and long-term facility and site plans within an assigned region and portfolio. The Junior Planner is also key in supporting accommodation plans and facilitating strong relationships with client ministries. The position collaborates extensively with Strategic Asset and Accommodation Planners, Asset Analytics and other Ministry partners to determine and evaluate master plan accommodation requirements and assists in the development of reports, briefings and recommendations for senior branch and Ministry representatives and clients.

The position performs technical, analytical, consultative and supportive work essential to the development and coordination of complex and integrated regional and accommodation plans. The Junior Planner performs research and analysis to draft lease renewal instructions (W5s), supports budget and business case development processes, assists in developing responses to inquiries including action requests, and engages in client strategy and communication planning. The Junior Planner will also provide supporting functions to the Regional and Accommodation Planning Teams through administration of the Master Project List, the project document site, and project documentation, as well as data collection to support the reporting of Branch metrics.

The primary responsibilities for the Junior Planner include, but are not limited to:

• Support long-term strategic planning, including an implementation framework, aligning with the principles of asset management from a corporate perspective and with short- and long-term accommodation strategies.
• Consult with Regional and Accommodation Planners, Asset Analytics, and other Ministry partners in the development of strategic plans, considering requirements of client Ministries to identify options that best align program delivery and long-term plans.
• Work with Accommodation Planners to review requests from client ministries to identify options that support program delivery and align with long-term plans, while ensuring effective utilization of space.
• Review requests from Non-Government Users in context with Asset Management Principles and the Non-Government User Policy to make recommendations on space availability.
• Gather information and reports and draft lease renewal instructions (W5s) in consultation with Regional and Accommodation Planners and other client Ministry contacts.
• Prepare updates to the Inventory Group to ensure an accurate inventory exists for all of the Ministry’s owned and leased buildings.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence to inquiries on Infrastructure owned and leased buildings.

Successful Candidate Will Have The Ability To

• Apply well-developed organizational, time management and project coordination skills.
• Apply strong writing and written presentation skills, and excellent Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Exhibit commitment to client service, confidentiality, and continuous improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrate consultation and facilitation skills to develop solutions for issues involving a variety of perspectives, and mediate conflicting interests and requirements.
• Function independently as well as contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Identify sensitive issues and develop appropriate responses and recommendations.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Required

• University graduation in Business, Urban/Regional Planning Engineering, Architecture or related degree.

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and programs (e.g. Parking Policy, property disposition processes, Municipal Government Act, Government Organization Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).
• Working knowledge of applicable information systems and business productivity software tools, such as BLIMS.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and résumé summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources for more information.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.