Planning Manager

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for planning and delivering innovative workplace solutions? The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is seeking a dynamic Planning Manager to lead the strategic planning and management of office and special-purpose accommodations, vehicle parking, and office support services for a designated client service portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Fleet Services, you will play a key role in aligning accommodation strategies with ministry priorities, ensuring optimal use of space and resources to support business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate short- and long-term accommodation plans aligned with ministry objectives.
• Provide leadership and expert advice through all project phases—design, construction, implementation—ensuring client needs are met.
• Prioritize and present annual accommodation proposals for executive approval and INFRA submission.
• Monitor project progress and INFRA funding approvals.
• Oversee accommodation projects including re-stacking, new builds, and facility expansions.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through effective leadership, timely delivery, and cost-efficient project management.
• Supervise and manage performance of accommodation planners and the parking/telecom coordinator.
• Lead the Accommodations team using systems thinking to drive process improvements and enhance service delivery.
• Coordinate with TBF, INFRA planners, project managers, furniture teams, consultants, and contractors in the preparation of the Department’s annual capital project submission and any capital maintenance renewal requests for fleet-related equipment! 
  
  

Please click on this  link to view the job description for this position.

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies:

• Build Collaborative Environments – Builds and sustains collaborative environments for complex facilities and accommodations projects involving diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving – Applies creative solutions to address competing interests and budget constraints, especially in projects aimed at improving staff conditions.
• Drive for Results– Drives projects forward through negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and motivation. Maintains momentum and morale, sets high-quality standards, and evaluates success through post-occupancy reviews.
• Agility – Adapts flexibly to meet stakeholder needs and ministry goals. Embraces new systems, considers diverse perspectives, and responds empathetically to concerns.
• Systems Thinking – Understands client planning needs within broader accountability frameworks. Aligns solutions with ministry processes, balancing key issues and outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• A university degree (4 years) in Construction Management or Interior Design with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience related to building construction, property management, functional space planning, architectural design and interior design, construction management, and procurement.
  
  

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
  
  

Required:

• In depth knowledge of service delivery mechanisms including project administration, project design, project management, construction, and commissioning processes. Must have the ability to understand and communicate blueprints and architectural drawings, along with knowledge of or experience with computer-assisted design (CAD/AutoCAD) tools. 

Assets:

• Project Management experience and/or designation
• Knowledge of government infrastructure processes and standardsExperience in negotiation and dispute resolution with the ability to handle multiple projects, stay organized and in control of priorities and timelines, while maintaining the ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact.
  

Please ensure your cover letter clearly highlights how your experience is aligned with the requirements and noted assets for the role. 

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.

Notes

• Bowker Building,9833 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta 
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)
• Some travel (<25%) within Alberta may be required

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• 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 has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.