Planning Technician I

Are you a tech-savvy planning professional passionate about shaping vibrant, inclusive open spaces in Edmonton? The City of Edmonton is seeking a Planning Technician I to join our Urban Growth and Open Space team in a key technical support role. Funded through the federal CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), this position plays a direct role in advancing our "Co-locating on Community-based Assets - Redevelopment Framework" initiative. You will conduct spatial analysis, craft site plans, evaluate development constraints, and manage critical data to assess redevelopment potential across community spaces. Operating within dynamic project timelines, your work will help directly translate technical findings into clear, accessible visual aids for collaborative engagement sessions. If you excel at GIS/AutoCAD mapping, thrive in a supportive team environment, and want to contribute to meaningful municipal development, we encourage you to apply! What will you do? - Conduct mapping, spatial analysis, and data collection using GIS and AutoCAD to evaluate site parameters and draft preliminary site test fits - Assist in evaluating site barriers, cataloging technical constraints, and compiling findings into accessible formats for planners, architects, and engineers - Provide administrative, logistical, and technical support for engagement sessions with internal team members, community league representatives, housing providers, and external partners - Prepare clear technical presentation materials, visual aids, and information summaries to support collaborative discussions - Consolidate feedback, manage data from site reviews, and maintain organized files and records - Assist the project management team in tracking key milestones and converting technical files to ensure smooth cross-departmental coordination - Provide technical and drafting support for broader Open Space and Parks initiatives as needed to support ongoing municipal service delivery