Job Description

Job Number

:

53847

Join the Urban Planning & Economy Department to play a vital role in making Edmonton an intuitive and navigable city for everyone. This position is key to integrating wayfinding into the planning, design, and maintenance of all our city networks and systems.


As the Wayfinding Coordinator, you will lead the development and application of corporate wayfinding guidelines and initiatives. Your focus will be on signage and mapping to integrate mobility network planning with design and communications, directly supporting the implementation of

The City Plan

. You will ensure the wayfinding program contributes positively to accessibility, quality of life, economic development, and social equity across the city.


For more information, visit the urban mobility and its role in city-building

What will you do?

Lead and execute the corporate wayfinding work plan, monitoring the progress of strategies related to pedestrian, active transportation, and parks & open space signage Develop and update corporate policy and standards, and propose revisions or additions to standard wayfinding guidance for the City Provide essential technical advice, oversight, and support for wayfinding components within projects managed by other teams Review project plans to identify wayfinding incorporation opportunities, provide preliminary cost estimates, and support detailed signage plan development and review Serve as the key corporate liaison for the maintenance and implementation of Edmonton's wayfinding network systems Steward education and awareness initiatives across the Corporation regarding existing guidelines and resources Manage centralized wayfinding resources, including spatial data, signage inventories in ArcGIS, and non-signage public facing resources like maps Write clear draft briefings, backgrounders, memos, and reports for City Council motions and inquiries Manage contracts and relationships with vendors who provide general signage and wayfinding support

Qualifications

:Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, Environmental Graphic Design, or a degree related to the specific functions of the position A minimum of

two years

of professional transportation/mobility and/or policy planning experience in the public and/or private sector Training with

Adobe Illustrator

is a requirement Experience with wayfinding, signage, cartography, or graphic design Broad experience handling projects

Assets:

Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute/Canadian Institute of Planners Familiarity with

ArcGIS Pro

or working experience with GIS software

Skills required for success:

Project management and time management expertise to meet deadlines Change management expertise and ability to navigate and thrive within a large corporate environment Strong teamwork to establish and maintain effective relationships with consultants and City employees Excellent verbal and written communication to present complex information to diverse audiences Ability to inspire and influence others to share vision and goals Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with conflicts, confrontations, negotiations, and disagreements in a positive manner Collaborative approach to produce better end products by involving others and building effective working relationships with colleagues and community partners Develop, manage, and analyze geospatial data and create maps for planning and monitoring using geographic information systems such as ArcGIS Understand mobility systems as networks 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 is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

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 position

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week

Salary Range

: $47.353 - $59.833 (Hourly); $98,873.060 - $124,931.300 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:

JF/VH

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

Classification Title

:

Planner I - 8hrs

Posting Date

:

Nov 18, 2025

Closing Date

:

Dec 2, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to)

:

1 - Permanent Full-time

Union

:

CSU 52

Department

:

Planning and Environment Services

Work Location(s)

:

8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4