Posted 8 days ago
Planner 16
@ City of Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
The City of Saskatoon is hiring two permanent full-time Planner 16 positions in its Planning and Development department. The role provides intermediate professional land use planning services, covering development proposals, policy interpretation, stakeholder negotiation and special studies. The posting states 36.67 weekly hours, evening work, and a salary of $77,902.56 to $85,888.56 CAD per annum.
Pay:
$77,903–$85,889 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and respond to land development and subdivision proposals
- Negotiate with applicants, consultants and the public on land use issues
- Conduct special studies and policy analysis
- Prepare reports and recommendations for committees
- Coordinate and train other staff
Requirements summary:
- Degree in planning or a directly related field
- Full membership in CIP and SPPI
- Three years of related professional planning experience
- Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver's licence
- Current SGI driver's abstract
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 36.67 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 Saskatchewan driver's licence, CIP full membership, SPPI full membership |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Planning, Urban planning, Land development |
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City of Saskatoon
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
Position: Planner 16
Division: Community Services
Department: Planning and Development
Term: 2 Permanent Full Time positions available.
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 5811
This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.
Job Summary
This position provides intermediate level professional land use planning and development services to internal and external clients to support the development of long range projects, plans and policies, interpret policies, implement directives and recommendations, and support program administration.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares, and responds to, development proposals involving concept plans and detailed subdivision designs for industrial, commercial and residential land. Prepares, and responds to, development proposals involving various land use planning matters, including Zoning Bylaw amendments, rezoning applications, subdivision applications, discretionary use applications, new business applications.
- Communicates and negotiates with applicants, property owners, consultants and the public regarding land use policy and development issues.
- Conducts special studies and special projects related to land use policy, business development and land development, including data collection and analysis.
- Provides professional and technical support to the Director, Section Manager and/or Senior Planners.
- Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to committees, as required
- Maintains expertise related to current and anticipated trends in land use planning.
- Coordinates the work of, and trains, other staff, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
- Degree in planning or a directly related field.
- Possession of Full Membership standing in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute (SPPI).
- Three years’ related professional planning experience.
- Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, standards and practices related to urban planning and land development.
- Considerable knowledge of related municipal Bylaws, Provincial legislation and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete numerous complex tasks within established time frames.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff, clients and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate the work of others.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of a computer and standard business software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Requirements
Evening work is involved.
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $77,902.56 to $85,888.56 CAD per annum (2026 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
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