Planning Technician Ii - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Planning Technician II - Zoning Bylaw Renewal up to 11 months

Job Number:

45939

As a Planning Technician II for the Zoning Bylaw team, you will operate in three major capacities involving providing project support and oversight, data analysis and spatial modeling, as well as supporting the writing of non-controversial bylaws and reports for City Council and Urban Planning Committee.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Provide research, data analytics, mapping, visual graphics and spatial modeling on complex projects relating to municipal land use, zoning and development scenarios
Provide support on the creation of proposed GIS zoning data model changes for the new Zoning Map and rezoning engagement maps including completing quality control review and analysis
Provide support maintaining and updating project web pages and databases, formatting and editing reports, bylaws and presentations, organizing engagement event logistics and associated meeting materials, and responding to inquiries
Provide implementation support to service areas impacted by a new Zoning Bylaw or an amended Zoning Bylaw such as maintaining the Zoning Bylaw, testing technological changes and creating and/or updating process and training materials
Write noncontroversial bylaws and reports for City Council Public Hearing and Urban Planning Committee
Provide support to the development and creation of the new content management system and new zoning web map including adding content once finalized

Specific responsibilities include:

Conduct research, data collection, and analysis, which is used to inform the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative, Zoning Bylaw text amendments, Council and Committee reports and Council inquiries
Design and manage internal databases (i.e. Google Sheets, Tableau, POSSE)
Create and conduct surveys and compiling survey results
Mapping, zoning analysis and preparation of visual graphics
Prepare complex and engaging maps using the City of Edmonton's geodatabases, three dimensional models of zoning envelopes and development scenarios
Use of computers, plotters, dry mount presses, scanners, photo manipulation and editing software
Add and update Zoning Bylaw content into the zoning content management system and the geographic information system (GIS) database
Manage historical versions of the Zoning Bylaw
Provide support in the creation and maintenance of zoning content and GIS standards
Provide support of updating process materials such as jobaids, standard operating procedures, 311 scripts, training videos, etc. and uploading content to the Knowledge Library
Provide support of training and education sessions by booking rooms and/or venues, formatting training materials, tracking questions during sessions and coordinating responses, etc.
Business process support and project management
Maintain the team's work plan, project due date calendar and project plans
Support virtual and inperson engagement events
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

5 years of experience in relation to land use planning and development issues in a municipal setting or a private land use planning and design consultancy, including experience in project support, technical analysis and the modeling of spatial concepts and graphics preparation
Demonstrated skill with computerbased design, graphics, database and spreadsheet and mapping software including ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, Trimble Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Drive, Sheets, Slides, Microsoft Access and Excel
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and projects; demonstrates a high degree of thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge of planning principles, concepts and terminology, practices, related to land use planning, land development, planmaking, urban development and development approvals and public engagement
Knowledge and experience with the collection and analysis of data and ability to complete research and communicate the findings
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and resolve conflict
Strong organizational and project management skills
Exceptionally strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills
Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians is an asset
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and serviceminded style
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
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, I