Planning Technician

Planning Technician

Education Centre -Planning Department

Two (2) Full-time Positions

35 Hours per Week

The DSBN is seeking two detail-oriented and skilled Planning Technicians to join the Planning Department team. In this role, you will collect, organize, and analyze data to support enrolment projections, pupil yield analysis, school boundary planning, and facility capacity / utilization monitoring. You will leverage your expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data visualization, and technical analysis to ensure effective planning and decision-making for our schools and communities.

The functions of this position could include (but are not limited to) :

Tracking Housing Developments & Pupil Yield Data

Review development plans and conduct field checks to monitor housing projects.

Attend meetings with municipal planners and developers; correspond regarding development plans.

Map and organize development data using GIS and tracking software.

Prepare pupil yield templates for enrolment projection support.

Organization, Projection, and Visualization of Enrolment Data

Improve the accuracy of enrolment data by resolving discrepancies.

Geocode student addresses and map residential locations using GIS tools.

Collect and organize data from internal and external sources for planning projects.

Use advanced Excel skills to create data visualizations, tables, and dashboards.

GIS Mapping and School Boundary Management

Maintain and update school boundary and spatial data in GIS systems.

Create detailed maps and visual materials for planning projects and reports.

Manage legacy exemption and alternate attendance student lists.

Respond to school boundary inquiries and assist with online boundary search tools.

School Site, Portables, and Facility Capacity Updates

Assist in determining Ministry-rated and functional capacities of school facilities.

Record and update classroom use, portable classroom data, and school site information.

Participation in Annual Planning Projects

Contribute to projects such as enrolment projections, Grade 8-to-9 transitions, boundary changes, accommodation reviews, and long-term accommodation planning.

Education, Qualifications, Experience

Minimum Diploma or degree in a field such as Planning, or Geography, or related field from a recognized college or university, combined with experience in a school board or urban planning environment involving GIS.

Preferred certifications include Certified Planning Technician (CPT), Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Proficiency in SPS+ Enrolment Projection and Planning Software, Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Microsoft Office (with advanced Excel skills).

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Advanced technical proficiency in data visualization and GIS mapping.

Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of it’s employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from : Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

DSBN will provide interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.