Planning Technician I

As a Planning Technician I, you will report to the Parkland Management Planning Technician II, and be responsible for delivering permitting and agreement services for parkland activities. We are looking for an individual who is motivated to make use of innovative approaches that will enable citizens, and local businesses, to access parkland permits and agreements. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Assess permit and license applications to ensure compliance with submission requirements, track and monitor requests for information. Intake, review and render decisions on vending permits, parkland access permits and maintenance agreements
• Apply knowledge of City bylaws such as Parkland Bylaw C2202 and Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 20001
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support an integrated approach to permitting or licensing processes, including the tie between elements such as development permits, project contracts, business licencing, civic and neighbourhood events, and operations and maintenance activities
• Review and research zoning and park use to evaluate and ensure application compliance with applicable bylaws, acts and regulations
• Provide internal and external stakeholders with knowledgeable and timely responses to inquiries on their application status, permit decisions and parkland related inquiries requiring response from Parkland Management Convey complex information and planning processes/procedures to citizen and community organizations in a clear and concise manner
• Develop and prepare reference documents used by the Unit including but not limited to: Guidelines, Best Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and take the initiative to identify process improvements related to the occupation and temporary use of parkland
• Contribute to the established filing structure, database and tracking system for all Parkland Management project files
• Other duties of this role include regulatory interpretation skills, and records management/ lifecycle monitoring of issued permits and agreements
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of two year technical diploma related to the fields of urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental design, geography, construction engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience
• Working knowledge of Parkland Bylaw C2202, Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800, City policies, and guidelines related to parks and open spaces
• Knowledge of city planning and permitting terminology, practices, procedures, and standards, preferably at the City of Edmonton, with an ability to interpret regulations and ensure compliance with the City's policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret: applications and associated supporting plans and certificates including site plans/ aerial maps;Utility Right of Way / Land Title Certificates; and inspection reports and certifications
• Ability to interpret and analyze spatial information presented in various formats, including a wide variety of maps, site plans, and other geospatial data
• Working knowledge of Google Suite, POSSE and GIS
• Ability to organize, plan and manage work, and generally work independently
• Good analytical, decision-making abilities and conflict resolution skills using diplomacy in dealing with all stakeholders
• Ability to work in a high paced, high volume environment, while managing work loads and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and accuracy while representing the City of Edmonton in a professional, honest, respectful, and safe manner
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: . The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected] Up to 2 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months Hours of Work : 40 hours per week Salary: $34.784 - $43.721 (Hourly) Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM/RA IND123