Planner II-Housing Implementation

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Edmonton is seeking a Planner II-Housing Implementation to expand affordable housing supply and leverage funding opportunities. You will coordinate grants, engage with partners, and provide planning analyses to position sites for development.

The role involves evaluating land assets, supporting public engagement, and producing planning reports for council. A hybrid work model is available, with duties in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Experience with grant program administration, grant program design and evaluation and policy development.
• Knowledge of land use planning, real estate development, property management or asset management within Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration and delivery of the Affordable Housing Investment Program grants, review applications and recommend award recipients.
• Promote the grant program to the non-market housing sector and act as ambassador of the program.
• Evaluate land assets and private listings for suitability for housing development and provide planning recommendations to position sites as shovel-ready.
• Support public engagement activities for development approvals and fostering social licence for housing.
• Review analysis of housing market indicators and trends for program use (vacancy rate, rents, prices, costs).
• Develop and administer project schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Prepare or review plans to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Write planning recommendation reports and present to City Council.

Skills

Grant program administration

Land use planning

Cross-department coordination

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

Job Description - Planner II-Housing Implementation (56084)

Job Description

Planner II-Housing Implementation

Job Number

56084

Here is your chance to leverage your skills to raise the supply of affordable housing and supportive housing in the City of Edmonton. Use your expertise to expand the supply of affordable housing for Edmontonians and make a positive impact on the lives of citizens for generations to come. The Affordable Housing and Homelessness Section is a one-stop-shop for coordinating the development of affordable housing policy and grant programs and your contributions will be key to leverage funding opportunities from other orders of government and mobilize the City’s institutional capacity to enable the development of more affordable housing.

What will you do?

• Coordinate the administration and delivery of the Affordable Housing Investment Program grants, coordinate the review of the applications, make recommendations on award recipients, and assist applicants in completing their applications and ensuring application completeness.
• Promote the grant program to the non-market housing sector and act as an ambassador of the grant program.
• Evaluate the City’s land assets, and private property sale listings, for its suitability for supportive and affordable housing development and provide planning recommendations to ensure the site can be positioned as “shovel-ready” for development by the City or a partner in a non-market housing provider
• Support public engagement activities related to obtaining development approvals, and fostering social licence for supportive and affordable housing in host communities
• Review analysis and trend projections of housing market indicators/benchmarks for application to Affordable Housing Investment Programs (apartment vacancy rate, average market rents, house prices, land costs, construction costs, etc.)
• Perform specialized planning and analytical assignments in the areas of affordable housing and related community planning, socio-economic forecasting and trend analysis
• Monitor Federal, Provincial housing policies and programs, such as the National Housing Strategy and Build Canada Homes, to maximize the City’s access to funding partnerships
• Recommend new or revised policies and programs, considering outcomes and alternative strategies
• Develop and administer project schedules, activities, costs, and production of deliverables
• Prepare or review plans to ensure compliance with established standards or procedures
• Write planning recommendation reports and prepare presentations to City Council and Committees
• Respond to project inquiries of a sensitive or complex nature from council, senior administration, general public, developers and contractors
• Coordinate the work of Planner I as well as technical and support staff on projects
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects related to the implementation of Housing programs and policies
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Experience with grant program administration, grant program design and evaluation and policy development
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land use planning, real estate development, property management or asset management, as well as applicable legislation and regulatory requirements in Alberta
• Experience in driving multi-group project initiatives, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and deliverable execution across cross-departmental and external project teams.

Skills required for success:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills for a broad range of audiences
• Good customer service, teamwork, organizational and project management skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strong working knowledge and skills with Google applications, including Google Sheets and Slides
• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Able to self-direct work, compensate and adapt to changing conditions under high stress situations
• Effective in the communication of nuanced policy with a variety of stakeholders
• Proven ability to work efficiently in an environment where there are a number of high profile, competing projects and interests
• Ability to provide written or verbal responses to inquiries from external stakeholders and the public
• 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:

• 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

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 [e-mail] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 33.75

Salary Range: $54.155-$69.110 Hourly; $95,407.570 - $121,0754.540

Talent Acquisition Consultant: PC/RF

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

Classification Title : Planner II

Posting Date

Sep 15, 2026

Closing Date

Sept 22, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to)

1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : CSU 52

Department

Social Development

Work Location(s)

18th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4