Campus Planning Specialist

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Saskatoon, SASKATCHEWAN

Primary Purpose: The Campus Planning Specialist is responsible for developing, making recommendations, and monitoring all master planning and related initiatives that contribute to shaping the physical environment of the core campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, as well as related lands and campus locations.  Strategic, long-range land-use, community, sector and urban planning are utilized to develop principles, plans, and apply standards, that enhance the overall campus experience for all users.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager, Campus Planning and Real Estate this individual collaborates with various stakeholders to create future-oriented, sustainable, resilient, and well-designed spaces and environments that make efficient use of infrastructure, can be easily maintained in direct support the institutional mission and vision.  The activities of this position often require close interaction with senior leadership and governance bodies for input and/or approval.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

  • Develop, implement and steward the core campus master plan, including support for site assessment in the capital planning process;
  • Develop and implement land use strategies and plans that support the core campus master plan, and other campuses and facilities where required, ensuring alignment and integration with adjacent uses of USask land;
  • Provide strategic guidance, principles, recommendations, implementation and direction for long-range planning of building sites, infrastructure, and space plans, including adjacencies with the public realm;
  • Identify and implement diverse opportunities for consultation with USask and community partners related to campus and infrastructure planning;
  • Act as the key USask planning representative, with local and regional municipalities, Meewasin, Innovation Place, utilities and agencies regarding land use, campus and infrastructure planning;
  • Maintain a strong connection with relevant U15 education institutions with respect to campus planning and development of teaching and research facilities;
  • Provide input to local and regional transportation planning that promote sustainable multimodal transportation strategies for all campus users;
  • Use stakeholder input to infuse Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion, that positions USask as leading by example;
  • Balance the need for future-oriented spaces with the historic environment which are both valued by stakeholders;
  • Collaborate on proactive planning for environmental and operational sustainability, energy management and behavioral change within the campus built and green environment;
  • Provide leadership and technical planning support to the USask development permit process.

Education: A university degree in urban planning, land use planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field. 

Licenses: Additional professional certifications, including membership or eligibility in the Canadian Institute of Planners, may be advantageous.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in university campus planning, development planning or community planning.

Skills:

  • Plan, lead, and facilitate integrated planning processes with diverse stakeholders to ensure projects meet USask planning objectives within resources allocated.
  • Articulate and defend USask long-range strategic planning objectives related to upholding and enhancing its core teaching and research mission.
  • Analyze and interpret data; use data to determine implications, provide strategies and make strategic recommendations.
  • Conduct needs analyses, plan, organize, manage, monitor, complete, and evaluate projects within allocated time and resources.
  • Communicate effectively and convincingly both verbally and in writing.
  • Exercise diplomacy to effectively resolve conflict and facilitate multiple parties with varying interests.
  • Proficiency in analyzing spatial data, including GIS and infrastructure, with high attention to detail, to make informed decisions about land use, transportation, and infrastructure.
  • Prioritize work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Commit to teamwork with both external and external parties.
  • A solid understanding of urban planning principles, land use regulations, zoning regulations, environmental policies, campus master plans and design concepts.
  • Adapt to changing needs, technological advancements, and unforeseen challenges to facilitate modern campus evolution.

Department: Campus Planning & Real Estate
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $85,555.00 - 142,503.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3
Posted Date: 4/4/2024
Closing Date: 4/19/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Yes
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable


The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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