Land Use Planning Property Technologist

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Land Use Planning Property Technologist to provide technical planning services. This role involves reviewing property assessments, coordinating surveys, and ensuring compliance with planning regulations. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing their analytical skills to support decision-making processes in land use. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization fosters a positive workplace culture that values innovation and work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to enhancing infrastructure for the community and making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Positive workplace culture

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field required.
• Six years of related experience in planning or surveying.

Responsibilities

• Review and support decision-making for property acquisitions and disposals.
• Coordinate surveys and maintain property title changes.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Two-year technical diploma in planning

Six years related experience

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Land Use Planning Property Technologist
Job Requisition ID:69592
Ministry:Infrastructure
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition

Closing Date: May 20, 2025
Classification: Technologies 6
Salary: $2,694.27 - $3,537.86 bi-weekly ($70,320 - $92,338/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visithttp://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Reporting to the Manager, Land Planning - North, this position is responsible and accountable for the provision of technical planning services, and for the quality and timeliness of the information and resources provided to the work units and ministries that are served by the Land Planning unit.

The Land Use Planning Property Technologist ensures the delivery of planning services and products through the provision of technical planning knowledge and the effective coordination of technological and data resources within government policies and procedures, approved budgets and recognized planning technologist standards and practices, in support of Infrastructure's operating plan and in line with the Ministry's policies and goals.

The primary responsibilities for the Land Use Planning Property Technologist include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews and supports decision-making processes to acquire and dispose of unused or surplus properties which are governed by the Government Organization Act, Real Property Governance Act and Post-secondary Learning Act.
• Ensures all relevant information identifying lands to be acquired and disposed are received and the property titles are suitable for transfers.
• Aids in the preparation of property assessment reports to ensure they are complete and accurate to enable decisions.
• Reviews and assists the Manager and Planners to identify any planning issues related to the properties under consideration, such as subdivision, consolidation, and easement/right of way requirements. Interprets existing property encumbrances.
• Reviews and processes applications for Utility Rights-of-Way and other encumbrances on Infrastructure’s Program Lands.
• Coordinates ordering surveys, reviews completed survey plans, recommends plan registrations to the Director of Land Planning and undertakes property title separations or consolidations, if necessary.
• Communicates with municipal planning authorities regarding changes to property titles.
• Ensures all property title changes are identified to property inventory for updates to the land inventory database.
• Maintains a Transportation/Utility Corridor (TUC) map inventory which includes acquisition maps, surplus maps and TUC maps in digital or paper form.
• Aids in the review and processing of applications for Ministerial Consent in the Calgary and Edmonton TUCs.
• Ensuresrecommended boundary changes to the Calgary and Edmonton TUCs are approved by preparing Recommendations for Order in Council (ROC) to amend the Restricted Development Area (RDA) Regulations.
  

The successful candidate will have:

• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Analytical and Problem solving skills

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Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Creative Problem Solving:Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight
• Systems Thinking:Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals
• Agility:Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change

Qualifications

Required:

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field (e.g. planning, surveying or cartography)
• Six (6) years related experience in a planning, surveying or real estate environment

Equivalency:Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• Experience with the Alberta Township Survey System (ATS) and Alberta Land Titles Spatial Information System (SPIN II).
• Alberta Land Titles and Procedures Manual and the specific procedures for plan registrations and title separations/consolidations
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applications
• Interpreting survey and engineering plans (contours, profiles or cross-sections), planning/transportation studies, topographic maps, air photos, technical reports and land titles
• Interpreting existing property encumbrances and impacts to land use or transfers
• Legal survey preparation and plan registration process.

Notes

Hours of work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton, AB

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full time

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide 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#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contactLavanya Jothinataraj [e-mail] .