Junior Planner

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Junior Planner supports the management of Infrastructure’s portfolio of owned and leased buildings.

The Junior Planner supports the development of short and long-term facility and site plans within an assigned region and portfolio. The Junior Planner is also key in supporting accommodation plans and facilitating strong relationships with client ministries. The position collaborates extensively with Strategic Asset and Accommodation Planners, Asset Analytics and other Ministry partners to determine and evaluate master plan accommodation requirements and assists in the development of reports, briefings and recommendations for the consideration of senior branch and Ministry representatives and clients.

The position performs technical, analytical, consultative and supportive work essential to the development and coordination of complex and integrated regional and accommodation plans. The Junior Planner performs research and analysis to draft lease renewal instructions (W5s), supports budget and business case development processes, assists in developing responses to inquiries including action requests, and engages in client strategy and communication planning. The Junior Planner will also provide supporting functions to the Regional and Accommodation Planning Teams through administration of the Master Project List, the project document site, and project documentation, as well as data collection to support the reporting of Branch metrics.

The primary responsibilities for the Junior Planner include, but are not limited to:

• Support long-term strategic planning, including an implementation framework, aligning with the principles of asset management from a corporate perspective and with short- and long-term accommodation strategies
• Consulting with Regional and Accommodation Planners, Asset Analytics, and other Ministry partners in the development of strategic plans, considering requirements of client Ministries to identify options that best align program delivery and long-term plans
• Working with Accommodation Planners to review requests from client ministries to identify options that support program delivery and align with long-term plans, while ensuring effective utilization of space
• Reviewing requests from Non-Government Users in context with Asset Management Principles and the Non-Government User Policy to make recommendations on space availability
• Gathering information and reports and draft lease renewal instructions (W5s) in consultation with Regional and Accommodation Planners and other client Ministry contacts
• Preparing updates to the Inventory Group to ensure an accurate inventory exists for all of the Ministry’s owned and leased buildings
• Preparing Ministerial correspondence to inquiries on Infrastructure owned and leased buildings and

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Apply well-developed organizational, time management and project coordination skills
• Apply strong writing and written presentation skills, and excellent Microsoft Office and computer skills
• Exhibit commitment to client service, confidentiality, and continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrate consultation and facilitation skills to develop solutions for issues involving a variety of perspectives, and mediate conflicting interests and requirements
• Function independently as well as contribute effectively within a team environment
• Identify sensitive issues and develop appropriate responses and recommendations

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Required:

• University graduation in Business, Urban/Regional Planning Engineering, Architecture or related degree

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and programs (i.e. Parking Policy, property disposition processes, Municipal Government Act, Government Organization Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
• Working knowledge of applicable information systems and business productivity software tools, such as BLIMS

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    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.