Senior Capital Infrastructure Planner
About The Position
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. Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks.aspx.Role ResponsibilitiesPassionate about Parks? Be part of the team that plans trails, campgrounds and more! 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.
Benefits
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
- Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
