City Planner I

Job ID: 3765

Openings: 1

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 7

Division: City Planning & Community Services

Department: Planning & Development Services

Branch: City Planning

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Term up to 10 months

Hourly Salary: $34 - $43.94

Annual Salary: $64,825.00 - $83,776.00

Date Posted: November 5, 2026

Closing Date: November 26, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

Responsible to collect, review and analyze information and data for planning studies, area plans, transportation and infrastructure plans, zoning bylaw review, as well as process development applications in accordance with planning techniques and principles and guidelines of regulation, standards, and policies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects, analyses, and interprets data for land use, development, policies, zoning, as well as the formulation and maintenance of the Official Community Plan.
• Research, reviews, and drafts land use bylaws, prepares reports, studies, and presentations on plans, bylaws, or planning projects.
• Examines, analyses, and reviews applications for land use and development (i.e., zoning, concept plans, subdivisions, road closures, condo plans, annexation, housing and other programs), ensures compliance, and prepares reports with recommendations for consideration.
• Reviews and provides input to studies undertaken by other Divisions and Departments.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, plans and applications from planning consultants and developers for compliance.
• Responds to requests for information or materials from public, internal, and external agencies (ad hoc and service requests).
• Prepares application circulations, tracks timelines, reviews feedback, synthesises comments, and prepares recommendations for consideration.
• Distributes information and documents for planning and development projects, coordinates internal and external input, receives and summarizes feedback and comments.
• Coordinates logistics for community planning and development projects, research best practices, develops communication plans, takes minutes, and maintains records and files.
• Coordinates logistics and attends public meetings and open houses, engages with public, and responds to planning and development queries.
• Facilitates group discussion at public meetings, internal project sessions, and other consultations.
• Coordinates and prepares maps, graphs, and other illustrative materials for information programs, meetings, and presentations.
• Maintains filing systems in accordance with branch procedure and corporate records management policies and procedures.
• Completes searches, inputs data, validates data, manipulates data, and generates reports and lists from programs and applications.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of university degree from a CIP-accredited university planning program or a closely related field.
• Eligibility for Pre-Candidacy membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
• Minimum of eighteen months of previous and on-the-job experience in planning and/or development activities.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of planning and development principles, policies, procedures, processes, and practices.
• Knowledge of research, review, analysis, report writing, and meeting facilitation.
• Knowledge of specific branch as well as the broader division/departments/branches and interrelationships for project and service delivery.
• Knowledge of relevant collective agreements, bylaws, policies and procedures, and legislation, including health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of job-related office productivity software, internet browsers and search engines, enterprise software, discipline-specific software, and technology devices.
  
  

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Facilitates group discussion at public meetings, internal project sessions, and other consultations.
• Builds consensus amongst different stakeholders where there may be a difference of opinions.
• Explains, clarifies, and exchanges procedural and technical information.
• Liaises with internal staff and external agencies.

Problem Solving and Decision Making:

• Identifies issues, consults, and follows policies, procedures, and processes in order to achieve compliance.
• Links Official Community Plan policies to implementation mechanisms such as bylaws, regulations, practices, or everyday decisions.
• Evaluates situations and determines actions for compliance, sometimes requiring a unique solution.
• Prioritizes and adapts activities in accordance with daily/weekly/annual schedule within defined timelines/deadlines.
• Provides ideas and suggestions to improve work processes.

Impact:

• Perception of citizens of the work and reputation of the City.
• Timeliness and quality of work completed.
• Contributes to health, safety, and well-being self and others.

Responsibility for the Work of Others:

• Familiarizes new employees with tasks, duties, practices, and processes.

Working/Other Conditions

Physical Effort:

• Uses keyboards, mouse, computers/tablet, and other technology devices.
• Sits and stands with opportunity to change position.
• Moves and carries objects/equipment/supplies/files.

Concentration and Sensory Effort:

• Visual and concentration effort during reviewing plans, evaluating compliance, and writing recommendations.
• Visual and concentration effort during data/information input, cross checks of data/information, and confirming data/information accuracy.
• Visual and concentration effort during report and graphic preparations.
• Auditory effort during stakeholder interactions.
• Responds to interruptions to workflow that impact concentration demands.

Working Environment:

• Works in indoor environment, including public events.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted