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Job Information Job Title:Senior Accommodation Planner Job Requisition ID:84670 Ministry:Children and Family Services Location: Edmonton, AB Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Hours of Work:36.25hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (until February 2028) Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: July 31, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 (PS4) Salary: $3,418.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($89,215.02 - $107,710.00/year)

The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults.

The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence, and abuse.

To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services

Shape the spaces where public service happens. As a Senior Accommodation Planner, you’ll lead the design and delivery of workplace and capital projects that directly support critical ministry programs across Alberta. Blending strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and infrastructure expertise, you’ll ensure that complex accommodation needs are translated into functional, secure, and future‑ready work environments that enable impactful service delivery.

Lead Stakeholder Consultation and Accommodation Planning : Engage with internal clients and external partners to assess accommodation needs, provide strategic advice, and develop space planning solutions aligned with program objectives and ministry business plans. Facilitate meetings, site visits, and ongoing collaboration to resolve issues and ensure effective program delivery environments.

Develop and Implement Accommodation Solutions : Design and deliver innovative, cost‑effective accommodation strategies that optimize the use of government‑owned and leased space. Negotiate and mediate between stakeholders to achieve consensus on solutions that balance operational needs, standards, and budget constraints.

Manage Project Planning, Budgeting, and Cost Analysis : Define project scope, develop cost estimates, and conduct financial analysis to support accommodation requests. Coordinate budgeting activities, identify funding sources, and ensure projects are delivered within approved financial and operational parameters.

Oversee Project Execution and Delivery : Initiate and guide accommodation projects from concept to completion by preparing project documentation, coordinating with Infrastructure and vendors,



and ensuring adherence to ministry guidelines, timelines, and quality standards. Address emerging issues and adjust project scope as required.

Support

Policy, Standards, and Capital Planning: Contribute to the development of accommodation policies, design guidelines, and furniture standards. Support capital planning activities, including business case development, accommodation studies, and ongoing coordination with capital planners to align projects with long‑term ministry needs. This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team to deliver projects within tight timelines.

Qualifications University graduation in a related field (Interior Design or Architecture) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency : Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: § 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or § 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets

Degree or diploma in Interior Design, with strong knowledge of functional space planning, construction management, mechanical, electrical, and architectural considerations, and government accommodation standards. Operational knowledge of AutoCAD and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, SharePoint) is highly valued. Thorough understanding of government structure, departmental processes, procurement policies, standards, and procedures, including knowledge of Ministry program initiatives, legislative requirements, and political dynamics impacting accommodation projects.

Experience in front‑end project planning, small project management, budgeting, and analytical decision‑making, with the ability to monitor performance and deliver accommodation solutions within scope, budget, and timelines.

Solid communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders across multiple levels, resolve conflicts, and facilitate collaboration with internal teams, external agencies, and contractors.

Highly organized, able to manage competing priorities, anticipate challenges, and provide strategic solutions that align with ministry goals, optimize resources, and deliver effective, client‑focused accommodations.

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 .

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 .

Systems Thinking

– Takes a holistic, long‑term view of accommodation needs, anticipating broader impacts and interdependencies across ministries and programs. Integrates diverse stakeholder perspectives to ensure solutions support program delivery, fiscal responsibility, and APS values.

Creative Problem Solving

– Works with stakeholders to identify root causes and develop sustainable accommodation solutions. Balances risks, operational needs, and system constraints while optimizing processes, space utilization, and service delivery.

Agility

– Manages change, competing priorities, and evolving program needs. Evaluates alternatives, communicates impacts, anticipates challenges, and adapts plans with contingency strategies to deliver complex accommodation initiatives.

Develop Networks

– Builds collaborative relationships across ministries, Infrastructure, and external partners. Engages diverse stakeholders to ensure solutions meet both operational and strategic objectives, fostering open communication and ongoing partnerships.

Drive for Results

– Takes ownership of outcomes, monitors performance, and ensures projects meet ministry objectives. Commits to delivering solutions that benefit Albertans while aligning with APS direction and long‑term goals.

Notes This role is for 1 full‑time temporary position (until February 2028).

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours a week.

Location : Edmonton, Alberta

Application Requirements

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.

Complete all pre‑screening questions.

Candidates will require a clear Intervention Record Check to be considered for the role (if not currently in the Child Intervention Delivery Services Branch).

Please be advised that your current supervisor and manager will be contacted as references.

Note

The final candidate for this position will undergo appropriate pre‑employment checks and provide a suitable 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.

Written Assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.

Ability to travel throughout the province is required.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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