Planning Technician I Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52508)

Description

Are you a detail-oriented and collaborative individual with a passion for urban planning and community development? The City of Edmonton is seeking a Planning Technician I to join our dedicated team within Infrastructure Operations, specifically supporting Parkland Management. In this role, you will play a crucial part in streamlining processes, improving communication, and managing agreements related to parkland. You'll have the opportunity to work independently within established guidelines, contributing to significant projects that enhance our city's green spaces and community well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills and problem-solving abilities will make a tangible impact.

As a Planning Technician I, a primary focus of your role will be on maintenance agreements for Parkland Management. You will be instrumental in improving the associated processes and enhancing both internal and external communications. This position addresses an increased volume of work and a current backlog of agreement requests, requiring a proactive and organized approach. You will liaise with various internal and external groups, manage documentation, and contribute to creating a centralized system for park and open space maintenance agreements. This role is vital for ensuring timely and accurate processing of requests and for maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including Homeowners Associations and community garden groups.

What will you do?

• Review backlog and all new Parkland Management maintenance agreements, ensuring timely processing
• Liaise with requesting groups/individuals, circulate agreements for feedback, arrange signatures, and document agreements in an organized filing structure and database
• Work with Homeowners Associations (HOAs) on creating and executing maintenance agreements and provide information on the process
• Review and identify improvements in the maintenance agreement process and templates
• Develop new filing structures, databases, and tracking systems for maintenance agreements and other Parkland Management documentation, including creating a maintenance agreement library
• Respond to citizen, internal, and external inquiries about maintenance agreements
• Draft responses to Councillor inquiries related to maintenance agreements
• Create and update website and 311 content for Parkland Management, including 311 scripts for parkland and vending on parkland
• Ensure accurate content and consistent messaging across various parkland requests and link existing parks pages to provide a "one City" approach
• Work with Development Services to understand the distinction between Municipal Servicing Agreements and operational Maintenance Agreements
• Work with the Park and Facility Development team and other departments requiring maintenance agreements