Open Space Planner II

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative city is seeking a Planner II to shape the future of urban growth and open space in Edmonton. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with various departments and external partners, ensuring community parks support new school developments. You will lead transformative projects, utilizing your expertise in land use and environmental policy to create inclusive and sustainable spaces. If you're passionate about making a meaningful contribution to urban development and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangement

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in planning, public engagement, and project management.
• Expertise in urban planning principles and environmental/open space planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies for sustainable urban growth and open space planning.
• Lead projects from scope definition to successful outcomes.

Skills

Urban Planning

Project Management

Public Engagement

Communication Skills

Research Methodologies

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Master's Degree in Urban Planning (preferred)

Tools

Mapping and Design Applications

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Join a team that's building Edmonton together! The City of Edmonton is excited to announce an opening for a Planner II in our Urban Growth and Open Space section within the Planning and Environment Services branch. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of internal departments and external partners and collaborators to ensure that school and community parks are ready to support the development of new schools in alignment with the Government of Alberta’s School Construction Accelerator Program. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about creating inclusive and sustainable spaces, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our city.

As an Open Space Planner II, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing policies that guide Edmonton's growth and development. Your expertise will contribute to creating sustainable and inclusive communities through effective land use, active transportation, and open space planning.

What will you do?

• Shape Edmonton's future: Play a key role in developing impactful policies and procedures that guide the city's growth and development in areas like land use, environmental sustainability, and open space planning. This is your chance to contribute to creating a more vibrant and livable city for all
• Be a planning expert: Utilize your advanced knowledge of land use, active transportation, environmental, and open space policy, applying the latest best practices to shape municipal services and enhance parks and recreation. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving positive change
• Lead transformative projects: Showcase your project management skills by leading projects from start to finish including defining scope and managing schedules to ensure successful project outcomes
• Collaborate and coordinate: Work with diverse teams to support the development of plans and procedures specific to school and community park development. You'll facilitate engagement across City Departments, identifying key opportunities for coordination and maximizing impact
• Communicate effectively: Utilize your exceptional written and verbal communication skills to clearly and professionally convey information to a variety of audiences
• Provide expert guidance: Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, offering valuable advice and information on land use, active transportation, environmental, and open space planning to major department and corporate projects
• Inform decision-making: Conduct thorough research and analysis to provide timely and accurate information to City Council, Senior Administration, City staff, external agencies, media, and the public, addressing inquiries with tailored responses. Your insights will support informed decision-making at all levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Studies or a related degree. Master's degree in the above-noted disciplines is preferred
• A minimum of 4 years of progressively relevant and responsible experience, including planning, public engagement and project management

Assets:

• Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP)

Skills required for success:

• Experience in municipal government and understanding of the land development, and parkland development process
• Detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning in general, and environmental/open space planning in detail
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and applicable governing policies and plans that inform open space development in Edmonton
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners and collaborators
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and research methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Knowledge of computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, mapping and design applications
• Ability to build personal networks, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across City Departments and externally with industry, government and community partners
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits.

Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours

Salary: $51.171 - $65.301 (Hourly); $90,150.51 - $115,044.04 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: PO/MM

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Planner II
Posting Date: May 08, 2025
Closing Date: May 22, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Urban Planning and Economy
Work Location(s): 6th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4