Regional Planning Analyst

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Regional Planning Analyst to support strategic land use and natural resource development initiatives. This role requires engagement with diverse stakeholders and significant contribution to advancing regional plans. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, analysis, and effective communication.

Benefits

Positive workplace culture

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of progressive responsibility in land or resource planning.
• Experience in decision-making, evaluation, and compliance is essential.
• Knowledge of Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental scanning exercises and coordinate responses.
• Establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Draft materials for decision-making and support the development of performance indicators.

Skills

Analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

University graduation in a related field

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Regional Planning Analyst
Job Requisition ID:61372
Ministry:Environment and Protected Areas
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permenant
S cope:Open Competition
Closing Date:July 3, 2025
Classification:Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/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 .

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas .

Looking to build relationships across Alberta? Interested in supporting strategic policy objectives that positively impact the land use and natural resource development in Alberta?

The Land Use Secretariat is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and team-oriented individual who has knowledge and experience fostering relationships and engaging a diverse range of parties and coordinating consultation for land use planning and land stewardship tools under Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA).

Reporting to either the Manager, Regional Planning North or South, the Regional Planning Analyst is a senior professional position that contributes significantly to advancing ALSA Regional Plans through provision of planning, research, and analysis to inform and shape regional planning and LUF policy, implementation options, and development and implementation options for Land Stewardship Tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify issues, analyze relevant information, lead environmental scanning exercises, and coordinate responses.
• Draft materials for decision-making, review plans, and provide value-added information in a timely manner.
• Lead and coordinate committees' priority initiatives and represent the Secretariat in committees and working groups.
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and other jurisdictions, liaising with stakeholders to gather, exchange and analyze information, and provide resulting advice, input, and recommendations.
• Provide advice and recommendations to the Regional Planning Manager and other senior and executive leaders to inform branch planning, operations, and reporting.
• Research and develop consistent guides, tools, and processes for regional planning system design.
• Research diverse perspectives and develop recommendations related to policy, cumulative effects management approaches, integration and trade-off tools, and scenario models.
• Support establishment of Regional Advisory Councils ensuring participation from public, stakeholders, industries, municipalities, and Indigenous groups.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other GOA ministry partners and represent LUS at stakeholder and cross-ministry engagement meetings.
• Participate in engagement and consultation with internal and external stakeholders to address emerging issues and provide clarity.
• Conduct analysis of draft regional planning policy options and identify areas of alignment and potential gaps.
• Support the development of performance indicators and conduct research on policy and practices in other jurisdictions.

The Secretariat works in a fast-paced environment supporting executive level decision-making and deals with a large volume of policy issues and decisions. As such the position must balance competing interests and priorities in an effective and efficient manner. Time management, organization and coordination skills are essential.

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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

• Develop Networks: Proactively engages with various groups to achieve outcomes, creating a robust network of policy expertise for regional planning and Land Stewardship Tools while facilitating regular communication and mutual learning opportunities with stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: Considers the broader impacts of changes on land use and stakeholders, actively seeks input, connects stakeholders to share information and build skills, and identifies emerging trends to propose effective policy options.
• Agility: Manages multiple concurrent projects, redirects focus as needed, supports Regional Planning Analysts in achieving goals, and helps stakeholders adapt to new processes or policies.
• Building Collaborative Environments to promote collaboration and commitment, encourage broad thinking on projects, work together to eliminate barriers to progress, and facilitate open and respectful dialogue.
• Drive for Results in exercising exceptional project management, facilitation and conflict resolution skills in achieving outcomes through broad and multi-disciplinary interests. Structured decision making, consensus building, and conflict resolution are critical to this position.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field such as Political Science, Natural resource, Municipal development, social policy Policy Development or Public Administration supplemented by a minimum of four years of progressive responsibility and experience in fields such as land or resource planning development and implementation (decision-making, evaluation, compliance) experience (preferably in a government or decision-making 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 education.

Assets:

• To support the range of priority and policy areas covered by regional plans, background in any of the following areas is considered an asset: energy policy; agriculture policy; land use planning; economics; social policy; municipal development; various environmental policy areas (water, air, cumulative effects management or other related).
• Knowledge of land use related legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures including the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) and ALSA Regulations, the Land Use Framework, the Public Lands Act, and the Municipal Government Act
• An understanding of natural resource related legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures such as the Water Act, Forests Act, Mines and Minerals Act, and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
• Knowledge of Land Stewardship Tools and programs under ALSA, and theoretical knowledge of other jurisdictions’ legislation, regulations, policies and procedures related to land stewardship tools and programs.
• Understanding of implementation for regulatory and non-regulatory programs.
• Some related land or resource planning development and implementation (decision-making, evaluation, compliance) experience (preferably in a government or decision-making environment).
• Knowledge and experience with public and/or Indigenous engagement and consultation, and feedback analysis.
• Prior leadership experience and ability to lead or coordinate teams, ensure appropriate collaboration to develop a timely and coordinated approach.
• Experience preparing materials for executive-level consideration.
• Expertise in verbal and written communication, as assessed in resume, cover letter and potential testing.

There are a total of two positions, both of which are full-time permanent opportunities in Edmonton.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

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.

What we offer:

• 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 contact Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator, via email at [e-mail] .