Senior Capital Infrastructure Planner

Government of Alberta•Lethbridge, AB

161d•$79,774 - $104,572

About The Position

As a Senior Capital Infrastructure Planner, you will visit parks across the province to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and create detailed infrastructure proposals to build new and improved outdoor, nature-based recreation amenities while preserving natural landscapes. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Alberta Parks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, or outdoor recreation (other related disciplines will be considered) and 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in capital planning, non-urban, park development and rural outdoor recreation planning.
Related diploma and a minimum of 6 years related experience.
Demonstrated success in project planning to find innovative solutions to complex issues and problems.
Experience in public, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement.
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated strength in building consensus and resolving conflicting interests.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Planner (RPP).
Knowledge of Alberta's Provincial Parks Act and associated regulations.
Awareness of construction practices, park operations, outdoor recreation and environmental or natural resource policy.
Able to work and travel in a variety of remote and rugged terrain and degrees of isolation in all weather conditions, sometimes in the backcountry (i.e., hike, OHV, bike).

Responsibilities

Perform field investigations in parks throughout the province to determine constraints and opportunities for various types of recreation amenities.
Develop facility master plans for recreation development, including future state concept plans for sites like day-use areas, campgrounds, trails, and other specialized facilities.
Collaborate with experts on environmental, recreational and land management considerations.
Plan and execute meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities, the public, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate public participation events and prepare communication materials.
Build collaborative relationships, mediate disputes, and resolve conflicting interests.
Integrate principles of visitor experience, inclusion, environmental leadership, and operational efficiencies.
Research new and innovative methods for planning and engagement.
Conduct cross-jurisdictional reviews to identify process improvement.
Manage external consultants using established processes for planning services, including engineering studies, land surveys, geo-technical, civil, structural, hydrogeology, environmental services and concept plans.