Planning Technician

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Public Schools is seeking a Planning Technician to modify yellow bus routes for safe and reliable student transportation within an assigned geographic area. You will provide direct support to schools, parents, and bus contractors, using specialized routing software and spatial data management.

The role requires a certificate in planning/geography or related field and 1+ year in urban planning, transportation logistics, and route planning software.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in planning/geography/related field.
• 1+ year experience in urban planning, transportation logistics, and route planning software.
• Proficiency with geographic-based bus routing software and spatial data management.
• Knowledge of provincial transportation regulations and division criteria.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts and resolve operational issues daily.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify yellow bus routes using routing software.
• Maintain digitized map data including roads, stops and student assignments.
• Assess route needs and ETS adequacy for student transit.
• Ensure designs comply with division criteria and provincial rules.
• Consult with supervisors, contractors, parents, and staff to resolve issues.
• Keep route documentation current and posted on BusPlanner.

Skills

Geographic routing software

Route planning

Spatial data management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate in Planning, Geography, Technology or related field

Tools

BusPlanner web portal

Job description

Status

FTE: 1.000

Position Summary

The Planning Technician modifies yellow bus routes to ensure safe and reliable student transportation within an assigned geographic area, while providing direct support to schools, parents, and bus contractors.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and modify yellow bus routes using specialized geographic routing software.
• Maintain accurate digitized map data such as roads, house numbers, walk areas, stops, and student assignments.
• Assess fixed route needs and Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) adequacy for student transit.
• Ensure all route designs comply with division criteria and provincial regulations.
• Consult with supervisors, contractors, parents, and school staff to resolve routing and safety issues.
• Keep route documentation updated and posted on BusPlanner web portal.
• Communicate transportation guidelines and policies to school administrators and parents.
• Liaise with bus contractors to resolve route planning and scheduling challenges.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding new or modified program needs.
• Support implementation of department handbook procedures and best practices.
• Provide informal guidance to call centre support staff handling operational inquiries.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including Trustee requests, grant documentation, budget processes, contractor audits, and vehicle compliance tracking

Education/Qualifications

• Certificate in Planning, Geography, Technology or a related field
• minimum of one year related experience in urban planning, transportation logistics, and computer-based route planning and scheduling software
• proficiency with geographic-based bus routing computer software (such as BusPlanner web portal) and spatial/mapping data management
• knowledge of provincial transportation regulations and division criteria
• excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills
• strong ability to communicate technical concepts, interpret protocols, and resolve operational issues daily with parents, school administrators, bus contractors, and internal teams

Rate of Pay

$37.12 - $47.04 per hour

Closing

Contact: Haydn Sanchez Avery, Manager Student Transportation Student Transportation

Closing date for this competition is October 29, 2026

Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. The Terms and Conditions of employment for Exempt staff may be viewed at www.epsb.ca/ourdistrict/careers/exempt/#HP1

About Edmonton Public Schools

We are the second largest school division in Alberta, serving students, families and communities throughout Edmonton. At Edmonton Public Schools, we provide a range of programs, learning spaces and supports that enhance pathways for student success.

Our Division is committed to diversity and inclusivity; we are listening, we are learning, and we are committed.

Edmonton Public Schools aspires to be a learning community where every individual belongs, is included and experiences success. We strive to empower staff to reach their goals in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that values their lived experiences. We are seeking individuals like you, who reflect the students and families we serve.

Together, we are stronger.