Job InformationJob Title: Sr Property and Space Planner Job Requisition ID: 74395Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape ReductionLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: August 21, 2025Classification: Program Services 4 (Market adjusted)Salary $2,757.39 to $3,604.17bi-weekly ($71,967-94,069/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.Every Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction (SARTR) member strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans by providing exceptional client-focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions-focused individuals with strong communications skills and a strong service orientation. Does this describe you? If so—please read on!To learn more about us, please visit: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction |Alberta.ca.Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Accommodations,The Senior Property & Space Planner leads a team responsible for all space and accommodation needs for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (SARTR) and Technology and Innovation (TI). The Senior Property and Space Planner will perform these core functions:
Develop and Implement ministry policy and procedures for the nanagement of paking spaces for the ministry and the allocation of these across province.
Lead ministry short and long term accommodation planning,strategies, budgeting and delivery of accommodation services.
Represent the Ministry to ensure that facilities occupied by ministry staff are maintained to meet the operational requirement of the ministries program.
Consult with program areas to advise on process for acquiring furniture.
Facilitate projects that include furniture selections,acquisitions, installations as a part of accommodations project.
Supervise staff responsible for delivering strategic space and accommodation services.
Define, review and approve designs for new space and amend/renovate space.
Provide project management services to program areas with large furniture purchases combined with renovations/electrical/data/telecom work.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate team building through client and stakeholder interaction as well as the ability to recognize potential conflicts, opportunities and communicate them appropriately.
Strong organizational skills to deal with a multitude of competing requests for attention and funding.
Ability to communicate (oral or written) effectively with different levels of government.
The following will be considered as assets to this role:
Project Management Certificate 101 and 102.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AUTOCAD.
Experience interacting and working with senior leadership, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Deputy Ministers.
Experience working in strategic policy or legislation development.
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.
System Thinking: You will integrate broder context into planning and plan for how current situation is affrctrd by broader trends.
Creative Problem Solving: You will create an environment for innovative problem solving and generate new ways of thinking, ensuring right questions are being askd aout a problem.
Agility: You will proactively incorporates change into processes by creating opportunities for improvement and adapting to changing priorities.
Develop Networks: You will build trust to fairly represent every party, using network to identify opportunities and establishing credibility and common purpose with a range of people.
Qualifications
University graduation in any of the following: Project Management, Urban planning, Architecture, Public Policy or a related degree, supplemented by at least four years of related experience or a equivalent as described below.Directly related experience or education considered based on:
1 year of experience for 1 year of education; or
1 year of education for 1 year of experience.
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
Recruiting for one (1) permanent position, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week. Location: 9th Floor, Commerce Place Building, 10155-102 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.
If a security screening is required:
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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.
If temporary assignments or under-fills will be considered:
Northern Allowance.
Shift work.
Travel; etc.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Masemola at Cynthia.Masemola@gov.ab.ca.
