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Coordinator, Urban Design

Job ID: 3320 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Planning & Development Services 

Branch: City Revitalization 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $39.44 - $49.32  (2024 Rate)

Annual Salary: $75,197.00 - $94,034.00 (2024 Rate)

 

Date Posted: February 11, 2026

Closing Date: February 20, 2026

 

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. 

 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

 

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position leads the professional development and delivery of public realm redevelopment designs, strategies, and policies to activate spaces and green our city while attracting residents and investment to Regina's central communities. The work includes managing projects and activities to make great places for people and enhancing the public realm through planning, designing, creating visualizations (3-D, hand drawn and other methods), and supporting the implementation of improved streetscapes and public spaces.

The position will lead the development of urban design strategies and tools to support the City’s strategic priority to be vibrant, inclusive and attractive. This will include developing policies, identifying spaces for activation and programming, preparing thoughtful recommendations, and providing technical expertise, direction, and advice for various projects. This will involve undertaking research and analysis, collaborating with other work areas and the community, managing projects as well as designing, leading, and facilitating public and stakeholder engagement. The position reports to a Senior City Planner.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the development and implementation of plans, policies, guidelines, standards and other tools to support projects to improve the look, feel and use of the public realm (e.g., pathways, streetscapes, views, placemaking, public art, etc.) and foster renewal and investment in central parts of the city within an interdisciplinary environment.
  • Lead processes with internal and external working groups and committees to design public spaces to serve multiple uses and meet project expectations. This work will typically be used to guide further detailed design work and inform the preparation of  project cost estimates.
  • Develop and support the revision of operational and construction specifications and standards to implement design guidelines and frameworks in collaboration with other departments.
  • Create conceptual urban design, placemaking, and open space schemes, approaches, and tactics by hand drawing and using visual tools such as SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software to convey the look and feel of a project to various audiences.
  • Gather and review data, information, processes and programs to support the development of design options and recommendations that advance City and community priorities.
  • Conduct spatial, site and background analysis and prepare summary briefs for design projects.
  • Research and analyze emerging trends, policies, and best practices from other jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop creative and inspirational ways to share project information and engage the public and a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Provide technical and business solutions to municipal design issues.
  • Partner with departments to provide process facilitation, project management, change management, policy development, or issue resolution, as needed and related to the work.
  • Develop and facilitate engagement processes for the public, stakeholders, community groups, external agencies, and other departments related to design and use of public spaces in a positive and inclusive manner.
  • Prepare and present complex reports, terms of reference, requests for proposals, policies and procedures, correspondence and briefs for stakeholders, public, senior management, committees, and Council.
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the development and business communities to advance projects.
  • Prepare the scope of work and expectations in the procurement of consulting services and supervise the financial, time and work expectations of consultants.
  • Respond to public enquiries and complaints in a manner that is consistent with corporate customer service standards and departmental policies.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of urban design principles and practices with strong emphasis on placemaking and creating vibrant spaces.
  • Demonstrated ability to express ideas effectively in oral, graphic, and written form, with particular emphasis on being able to adapt communication techniques to various situations and audiences.
  • Extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD as well as visual applications such as 3-D Studio, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
  • Ability to compile and interpret policy and information to create designs and provide high-level cost estimates.
  • Extensive experience facilitating discussions among individuals and groups with diverse interests or agendas, with an ability to mediate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to generate a path forward.
  • Demonstrated experience in creative, innovative, and accessible engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the public, volunteers, co-workers, local business and organizations, and elected officials.
  • Considerable knowledge of and demonstrated ability to effectively apply project management methods. 
  • Ability to work with a high degree of initiative and independence.
  • Ability to apply strategic and conceptual thinking to a variety of issues and situations.
  • Ability to analyze data, issues, document findings, and make recommendations.
  • Ability to promote and adhere to the principles of teamwork including participation, shared responsibility, open communication, trust, and mutual support.
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  • Ability to manage and multitask workload by identifying and revising priorities in order to complete work within deadlines.
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  • Ability to provide clear, concise and accurate information and/or explanations to internal and external customers in response to questions, concerns and complaints.
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  • Ability to work independently and/or as a contributing member of the team, exercising initiative and good judgement to complete work assignments and contribute toward a positive work environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate a professional approach while being results-oriented and displaying initiative, integrity and enthusiasm.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate the efforts of multi-disciplinary project teams and consultants, including preparing and monitoring work plans.
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Skills and experience for this position are typically obtained through completion of an undergraduate or graduate-level program in urban design, urban planning, urban studies, urban geography, architecture, landscape architecture, or similar and a minimum of five years of progressive related experience.
  • Full membership or eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Association of Landscape Architects (SALA) or Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is preferred.
  • Experience in a municipal environment and ability to review and interpret plans and policies is considered an asset as is engagement certification (e.g., IAP2), Indigenous engagement, project management, change management, or other professional training.
  • A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered. 

 

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ability to travel within the city may be required.
  • From time to time, there may be a need to work outside of regular business hours.
    Opportunity to apply to work from home after successful completion of probation.

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
  • Proof of education is required.
  • Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

 

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted

 

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