Transportation Technician I

Shape the way Edmonton moves and grows by joining our dedicated Development Services team! We are looking for an analytical, collaborative Transportation Technician I to support urban mobility and safe community design.

In this role, you will provide technical transportation reviews and evaluate minor development permits, utility line assignments, and residential crossing applications. Working within the Subdivision and Development Coordination section, you will collaborate with city colleagues, utility authorities, and community partners to maintain safe, efficient public infrastructure. Your efforts directly influence Edmonton’s evolving streetscapes and ensure sustainable development across our city.

What will you do?

• Complete technical reviews and evaluations of Minor Development Applications and Residential Crossing Permits to establish transportation requirements
• Review proposed Utility Line Assignments (ULA) against development applications and infrastructure plans to identify and resolve alignment or access conflicts
• Evaluate internal circulations and prepare technical comments reflecting current guidelines and design standards
• Research, prepare, and deliver clear, professional responses to inquiries from property owners, developers, utility representatives, and members of the public
• Coordinate review comments across diverse sections, including Transit, LRT, Safe Mobility, Urban Forestry, and Waste Services
• Ensure all reviews comply with Transportation Engineering Principles, the Zoning Bylaw, Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards, and Access Management Guidelines
• Maintain and update residential access crossing guidelines and boulevard offset clearance information across web and internal references
• Participate in meetings with applicants and collaborators to resolve technical concerns and balance project goals with municipal infrastructure needs

Qualifications

• Completion of a two (2) year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Minimum two (2) years of directly relevant technical experience in transportation planning, traffic operations, roadway design/construction, or development review

Assets

• Registration or eligibility for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Technician with ASET (Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta)

Skills required for success

• Expertise interpreting engineering blueprints, architectural plans, landscape layouts, and utility diagrams
• Practical familiarity with Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw and Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards
• Experience utilizing municipal tracking and mapping systems, including POSSE, SLIM, and Pictometry
• Skill in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting strict municipal review deadlines
• Technical proficiency in applying transportation planning principles and municipal design bylaws
• Written communication skills to produce precise technical memorandums, letters, and public documentation
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills to reconcile differing priorities among developers and internal review units
• Interpersonal communication skills to conduct constructive discussions with community partners and project teams
• Sound professional judgement in evaluating risks and formulating defensible development recommendations
• Collaborative mindset to execute tasks autonomously while maintaining open alignment with project engineers and supervisors
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment

• 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
• This role works primarily in an indoor setting

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $41.437 - $52.085 (Hourly); $73,001.630 - $91,760.750 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Transportation Technician I
Posting Date: Oct 28, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 11, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Urban Planning and Economy
Work Location(s): 6th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4