Utilities Planning Specialist

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As the Utilities Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that The City of Calgary property and citizens are safeguarded in terms of placement of shallow utility lines. Primary duties include:

• Provide planning, consultative, problem solving, and technical information services related to utility line placement to both external and internal clients for the purpose of establishing policies, procedures, and standards for customized development initiatives.
• Approve utility line placement applications for property owned by The City of Calgary.
• Approve borehole, tree planting and shoring applications within City Road rights of way.
• Execute Corporate Planning Applications Group (CPAG) circulation reviews, as well as Transportation and City Utility reviews.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with industry groups and various levels of government to maintain knowledge of current standards and legislative changes.
• Provide statistical data analysis of activities and trends for benchmarking and the production of performance metrics.
• Conduct field site inspections as required.

Qualifications

• A completed 2-year diploma in Architectural Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Applied Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in utility planning and installation environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in MicroStation is required.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, or a Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, with no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) would be considered assets.
• The ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
• An Understanding of the City of Calgary business operations and experience with City Design for Subdivision Servicing (DGSS), The City's Liveable Streets guidelines, and other City Standards and specifications will be considered an asset.
• Success in this position requires strong communication, problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Mobility

Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 6 months)

Location: 2808 Spiller Road SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $ $56.97 per hour

Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day

work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: November 21, 2025

Job ID #: 312866