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How much do planning assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for planning assistant in Alberta is $19.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges planning assistants face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Planning Assistants often juggle various projects at different stages, which can present challenges such as prioritizing tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and staying organized. Effective time management, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential to ensure that project schedules, documents, and stakeholder updates are handled accurately. Collaborating closely with planning managers and other team members helps distribute the workload and maintain progress across all assignments.

What does a planning assistant do?

A Planning Assistant supports urban planners, city officials, or private planning firms by conducting research, preparing reports, managing documentation, and assisting with public meetings or project coordination. Their work often involves analyzing data, reviewing development proposals, and communicating with stakeholders to help ensure that projects comply with zoning laws and community plans. Planning Assistants play a key role in the smooth operation of planning departments and contribute to the effective development and management of urban, rural, or regional spaces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a planning assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Planning Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in urban planning or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with GIS systems, planning software like AutoCAD, and office productivity tools is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork abilities set outstanding Planning Assistants apart. These skills ensure accurate project support, effective coordination, and smooth workflow in planning departments or agencies.
What are the most commonly searched types of Planning jobs in Alberta? The most popular types of Planning jobs in Alberta are:
What cities in Alberta are hiring for Planning Assistant jobs? Cities in Alberta with the most Planning Assistant job openings:
Infographic showing various Planning Assistant job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,262 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Investment and Retirement Planning Assistant

Royal Bank of Canada

Calgary, AB โ€ข On-site

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Job Description

Supporting a top producing Financial Planners, Investment and Retirement Planning in meeting sales objectives and related activities by providing value added administrative service and support. Provides primarily responsive client contact management through telephone, fax and e-mail requests. Develops relationships with service partners to ensure operational guidelines are adhered to and transactions are processed efficiently. Manages office routines to ensure efficiency is maintained through availability and effective management of files and records. Gathering and preparing material required for presentations, meetings, marketing initiatives, etc.

The work environment is your home office with flexibility to go to the branch if needed by the Financial Planners, Investment and Retirement Planning.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Consistently provides superior responsive service to client fax/e-mail/telephone requests
  • Consistently provides superior responsive execution and delivery of client transactions/requests
  • Familiar with key referral sources, has strong organizational awareness and strong knowledge of mortgage and investment processes which facilitate solutions and problem resolution
  • Demonstrated personal commitment to ensure skills and knowledge are up-to-date

Knowledge/Experience:

  • To support the position of a mobile Financial Planner, Investment and Retirement Planning you should be sales-oriented, self-motivated, self-managed and thrive in a fast paced environment
  • Strong skills in problem solving and sense of urgency are key in this position, as well as customer service, listening and understanding, achievement/motivation, teamwork and co-operation, initiative and pro-activity
  • Excellent communication skills, oral/written skills, good business writing
  • Resourceful and able to work independently is required
  • You must be able to consistently provide superior responsive service to client requests in order to build customer loyalty and trust
  • You must be extremely well organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • You are an energetic and enthusiastic team player who pays attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Marketing Central
  • Strong knowledge of the mortgage process and Home Financing products is an asset
  • Credit experience
  • Knowledge of Royal Bank systems including Sales & Service Platform and RBCNet would be an asset

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • World-class training programs and career development opportunities
  • The advantage of working with a dynamic, collaborative, and high performing team where initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded
  • A flexible work schedule based on client preferences and your own work/life balance
  • Innovative mobile technology to ensure your success

Job Skills

Client Centricity, Communication, Critical Thinking, Curious Mindset

Additional Job Details

Address:

CALGARY MAIN BRANCH, 339 8 AVE SW:CALGARY

City:

Calgary

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

15

Employment Type:

Part time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-06

Application Deadline:

2026-08-20

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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