About the role
Planning Technologist, Land Development
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Scheffer Andrew Ltd.
Scheffer Andrew Ltd. is a well-established, medium-sized engineering and planning
consulting firm with nearly 50 years of experience serving Western Canada—primarily
Alberta. We specialize in municipal infrastructure, land development, and
transportation engineering. Our collaborative team environment and commitment to
quality designs have earned us long-standing relationships with public and private sector
clients.
We are currently seeking a Planning Technologist – Land Development to join our
Edmonton team. This position is ideal for a motivated individual interested in planning
and design, with a focus on supporting land development projects. The ideal candidate
will have design experience with lotting, transportation, utility servicing, and municipal
engineering.
We offer structured mentorship, support for professional accreditation, and
opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, ensuring you are
equipped to develop your career and achieve your professional goals.
What You’ll Do
As a Planning Technologist, you will play a key role in the preparation and coordination
of plans and figures for planning and land development projects. Working closely with
planners, engineers, and technologists, you will support the delivery of high-quality
design solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Technical Design & Drafting
- Prepare planning and engineering design drawings, including performing
computer-assisted design and drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Refine designs based on regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and
alignment with client’s objectives.
- Support planners and engineers in integrating planning concepts into technical
designs.
Planning Support
- Support the preparation of plans and figures for planning submissions including
Area Structure Plans (ASPs), Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSPs), Outline
Plans, Subdivision Applications, and Rezoning Amendments.
- Assist in research, mapping, and preparation of planning rationale and policy
summaries.
- Work with planning staff to ensure design compliance with municipal land use
bylaws, policies, and development standards.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate with consultants/clients to ensure smooth project execution in
support of timely submissions.
- Support project managers in maintaining quality and consistency across planning
and design deliverables.
What You Bring
- A combination of 3-8 years of education and experience in urban planning and
land development. This could include a diploma (e.g., Engineering Design
Technology), a planning certificate or degree (e.g., Urban and Regional Planning),
or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficient knowledge using Civil 3D for plan production, and other technical
programs (Excel, Bluebeam, etc.). Knowledge in ArcGIS is considered an asset.
- Competence in subdivision design and land development processes.
- Knowledge in municipal, water resources, transportation, and land development
design.
- Familiarity with municipal approvals process in the City of Edmonton and
surrounding municipalities.
- Ability to multi-task across multiple projects and understand priorities to meet
deadlines.
Why Scheffer Andrew?
- Work with a dedicated, collaborative team on impactful local projects.
- Supportive environment that values professional growth and innovation.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
Ready to Join Us?
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Cover letter is required.
For more about life at Scheffer Andrew Ltd., visit www.schefferandrew.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will
be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Planning Technologist jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Scheffer Andrew Ltd.
For more than 45 years, Scheffer Andrew Ltd. has been providing clients in Western Canada with all-inclusive professional consulting services including planning, engineering design, construction and maintenance.
Our integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to land services and high level of professionalism ensures the successful completion of our clients' projects. We value all of our clients and aim to provide a high level of service regardless of the size of the project. We strive for cost effective planning and engineering solutions and are proud to provide our service to both our private sector clients and to all levels of government. Our firm is a member of the Canadian Green Building Council and has a number of LEED certified team members.
As a medium-sized firm, we offer a personalized approach to our clients in addition to offering the extraordinary talents of our highly qualified team members. We have offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat and Cold Lake, Alberta, employing over 50 managers, professionals, technicians, technologists and support staff.
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About the role
Planning Technologist, Land Development
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Scheffer Andrew Ltd.
Scheffer Andrew Ltd. is a well-established, medium-sized engineering and planning
consulting firm with nearly 50 years of experience serving Western Canada—primarily
Alberta. We specialize in municipal infrastructure, land development, and
transportation engineering. Our collaborative team environment and commitment to
quality designs have earned us long-standing relationships with public and private sector
clients.
We are currently seeking a Planning Technologist – Land Development to join our
Edmonton team. This position is ideal for a motivated individual interested in planning
and design, with a focus on supporting land development projects. The ideal candidate
will have design experience with lotting, transportation, utility servicing, and municipal
engineering.
We offer structured mentorship, support for professional accreditation, and
opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, ensuring you are
equipped to develop your career and achieve your professional goals.
What You’ll Do
As a Planning Technologist, you will play a key role in the preparation and coordination
of plans and figures for planning and land development projects. Working closely with
planners, engineers, and technologists, you will support the delivery of high-quality
design solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Technical Design & Drafting
- Prepare planning and engineering design drawings, including performing
computer-assisted design and drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Refine designs based on regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and
alignment with client’s objectives.
- Support planners and engineers in integrating planning concepts into technical
designs.
Planning Support
- Support the preparation of plans and figures for planning submissions including
Area Structure Plans (ASPs), Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSPs), Outline
Plans, Subdivision Applications, and Rezoning Amendments.
- Assist in research, mapping, and preparation of planning rationale and policy
summaries.
- Work with planning staff to ensure design compliance with municipal land use
bylaws, policies, and development standards.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate with consultants/clients to ensure smooth project execution in
support of timely submissions.
- Support project managers in maintaining quality and consistency across planning
and design deliverables.
What You Bring
- A combination of 3-8 years of education and experience in urban planning and
land development. This could include a diploma (e.g., Engineering Design
Technology), a planning certificate or degree (e.g., Urban and Regional Planning),
or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficient knowledge using Civil 3D for plan production, and other technical
programs (Excel, Bluebeam, etc.). Knowledge in ArcGIS is considered an asset.
- Competence in subdivision design and land development processes.
- Knowledge in municipal, water resources, transportation, and land development
design.
- Familiarity with municipal approvals process in the City of Edmonton and
surrounding municipalities.
- Ability to multi-task across multiple projects and understand priorities to meet
deadlines.
Why Scheffer Andrew?
- Work with a dedicated, collaborative team on impactful local projects.
- Supportive environment that values professional growth and innovation.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
Ready to Join Us?
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Cover letter is required.
For more about life at Scheffer Andrew Ltd., visit www.schefferandrew.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will
be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Planning Technologist jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Scheffer Andrew Ltd.
For more than 45 years, Scheffer Andrew Ltd. has been providing clients in Western Canada with all-inclusive professional consulting services including planning, engineering design, construction and maintenance.
Our integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to land services and high level of professionalism ensures the successful completion of our clients' projects. We value all of our clients and aim to provide a high level of service regardless of the size of the project. We strive for cost effective planning and engineering solutions and are proud to provide our service to both our private sector clients and to all levels of government. Our firm is a member of the Canadian Green Building Council and has a number of LEED certified team members.
As a medium-sized firm, we offer a personalized approach to our clients in addition to offering the extraordinary talents of our highly qualified team members. We have offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat and Cold Lake, Alberta, employing over 50 managers, professionals, technicians, technologists and support staff.