Transportation Technician I
City of Edmonton
Date: 2 days ago
City: Edmonton, AB
Contract type: Full time

At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners and doers. We’re a modern municipal corporation, serving nearly one million people and looking to attract and inspire one million more. With more than 300 programs and services, our work connects us to almost every aspect of Edmontonians’ daily lives. And working together, we’re building a thriving, sustainable and welcoming home for Edmontonians of today and tomorrow.
The City of Edmonton's Subdivision Planning Unit is looking for an individual who is passionate about transportation and city building and seeks to apply their knowledge of transportation and land use planning to the review of land development applications and inquiries across the city. Superior customer service and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment will enable you to deliver technical support services as a member of the Subdivision Planning Unit.
What will you do?
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $39.153 - $49.215 Hourly $68,977.80 - $86,704.53 Annually
Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 will be forthcoming shortly.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: PO/MM
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
The City of Edmonton's Subdivision Planning Unit is looking for an individual who is passionate about transportation and city building and seeks to apply their knowledge of transportation and land use planning to the review of land development applications and inquiries across the city. Superior customer service and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment will enable you to deliver technical support services as a member of the Subdivision Planning Unit.
What will you do?
- Review, technical evaluation and identification of transportation requirements associated with minor Development Applications and residential crossing permits
- Ensure compliance with Transportation Engineering Principles and the City of Edmonton guiding documents (such as Zoning Bylaw, Access Management Guidelines, City of Edmonton Complete Streets Design and Construction Specifications, Plans in Effect)
- Seek input from and ensure reviews and responses to minor Development Applications are coordinated with any other affected stakeholders including Waste Services, Fire Rescue, Transit, LRT, City Operations, etc.
- Ensure that all transportation requirements are clearly and precisely established as conditions of development through the preparation of an application response
- Review Utility Line Assignments and ensure that proposed infrastructure does not conflict with approved or planned transportation work. Contact and coordinate potential conflict relocation with the Utility Authority as required and prepare review comments within required timelines
- Attend internal and external meetings to provide information, discuss applications and seek solutions to transportation related issues
- Complete accurate review, technical evaluation and identification of any transportation requirements associated with internal circulations and prepare clear and concise comments of all transportation requirements
- Provide excellent customer service to the general public, other departments and the development industry on transportation-related inquiries
- Complete administrative duties associated with website updates, guideline updates, and/or process updates
- Perform other duties as required
- Completion of a 2 year technical Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field from a recognized institute of technology
- Minimum of 2 years experience in transportation planning, including experience in civil engineering, traffic operations, and roadways design/construction
- Experience in land use planning and development with directly related experience in the review and response preparation of development application is required
- An understanding of the overall land development process in the Edmonton context
- Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of transportation planning
- Working knowledge of the applicable bylaws, standards and regulations pertaining to the work including the Zoning Bylaw, the Access Management Guidelines, and City of Edmonton Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret site plans, design plans, architectural drawings, landscape plans, specifications, and technical diagrams
- Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of City of Edmonton programs, including: Google suite of applications, Pictometry, POSSE, SLIM
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage high volumes of work with competing priorities
- Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
- Excellent written communication skills to provide professional, accurate, clear emails, memos, and letters for a variety of audiences
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills both one-on-one and in a large groups
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment that is collaborative
- Ability to complete and resolve issues related to minor development applications and residential crossing permits, coordinate stakeholder requirements, meet deadlines, and prepare complete technical recommendations/responses
- Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
- Alignment to our Leadership Competencies
- Applicants may be tested
- Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $39.153 - $49.215 Hourly $68,977.80 - $86,704.53 Annually
Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 will be forthcoming shortly.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: PO/MM
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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