Planner I

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$90,926 - CA$114,898•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Planner I within the Subdivision and Development Coordination unit, you will play an essential role in processing incoming subdivision land development applications across Edmonton's growing and established neighbourhoods. Serving as a key technical resource and project manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary reviews, navigate statutory regulations, and collaborate with diverse groups to ensure land development aligns with city policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a directly related field
Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning, including reviewing and responding to land development applications
Practical understanding of provincial land use legislation (e.g., Municipal Government Act, Matters Related to Subdivision and Development Regulation), municipal statutory plans, and the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
Project management skills to balance heavy workloads, coordinate multi-department reviews, and meet statutory timelines
Negotiation, facilitation, and conflict management skills to resolve complex land development challenges
Professional customer service skills supporting a range of development industry professionals, as well as public inquiries. Ability to explain technical planning nuances clearly
Professional written and verbal communication skills for drafting technical reports, conditions of approval, and legal documentation
Analytical thinking to interpret complex development plans, plans of survey, and technical referral feedback
Self-directed initiative to manage files independently while maintaining quality and accuracy
Technical proficiency using digital workplace platforms, including Google Workspace and planning database systems (e.g., POSSE)

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for membership in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)
Candidates with less than two years of relevant experience may be considered for an opportunity concept

Responsibilities

Manage, review, and process subdivision and endorsement applications in accordance with municipal standards and provincial legislation
Coordinate multidisciplinary input from internal business areas, external referral agencies, and key collaborators to facilitate context-specific technical solutions
Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, development industry representatives, and community members regarding the subdivision process
Prepare Subdivision Conditions of Approval letters, reports, Municipal Reserve memos, and approval documents for final consideration by the Subdivision Authority
Attend appeal hearings to present objective context, justify subdivision conditions, and defend application decisions
Conduct site inspections to evaluate land development proposals in real-world contexts