Job Number: 55547
The City of Edmonton’s Urban Planning and Economy Department is looking for a collaborative, dedicated Planner I to help shape the future of our vibrant city. This position is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on land use and development for the public good.
Operating within municipal and provincial legislative frameworks, you will process and review a diverse range of land development applications, including rezonings, plan amendments, and road closures. As a professional planner, you will evaluate technical information and lead engagement processes to provide balanced land use recommendations to decision-makers, including City Council. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring the sustainable, orderly, and efficient development of land across Edmonton.
What will you do?
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Manage, process, and perform comprehensive reviews of rezoning applications, plan amendments, text amendments, and road closure requests
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Coordinate application circulations by determining technical agencies to consult, managing deadlines, and evaluating technical agency feedback
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Design, manage, and facilitate public engagement initiatives, ensuring communication materials are highly accessible and easy to understand for engagement participants
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Build strong working relationships and lead negotiations with applicants, community partners, and technical bodies to resolve alignment and land use conflicts
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Formulate professional land use planning recommendations based on compliance with statutory plans, municipal bylaws, and provincial legislation
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Author clear, concise, and highly coordinated Council reports, and prepare comprehensive bylaw packages, presentations, and speaker notes for City Council public hearings
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Provide expert land use advisory services to internal collaborators, applicants, and interested and/or affected parties
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Conduct specialized research and draft responsive documentation for supervisor review regarding specific land use matters and Councillor inquiries
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a directly related field
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Minimum of two (2) years of practical work experience in planning. Candidates with less than two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered at an opportunity concept level
Assets:
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Eligibility for or membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) / Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)
Skills required for success:
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Strong understanding of municipal land use planning processes, provincial legislation (including the Municipal Government Act), statutory/non-statutory plans, and zoning bylaws
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Advanced verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex urban planning concepts clearly to City Council, coworkers, and engagement participants
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Strong interpersonal skills to manage political sensitivities and resolve conflicts with oppositional groups or upset individuals
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Exceptionally strong project management and organizational skills to manage a heavy workload of multiple concurrent files with strict, time-sensitive deadlines
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Sharp critical thinking and attention to detail to analyze risk assessments, policy documents, and technical briefs
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Flexibility and strong prioritization skills to pivot quickly toward unpredictable tasks, unexpected council inquiries, or rapid report revisions
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Creativity and problem-solving skills to build unique, customized solutions (such as Direct Control provisions) that satisfy both municipal standards and developer objectives
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Technical proficiency in navigating municipal software platforms and databases for application tracking and recording inquiries
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Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
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Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
Work Environment:
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Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
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The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
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This role works primarily in an indoor setting
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Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time
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This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 permanent full-time position and up to 3 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90,925.680 - $114,897.810 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title: Planner I
Posting Date: Jun 29, 2026
Closing Date: July 13, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 4 - Permanent and Temporary Positions Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Development Services
Work Location(s): 6th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
