Principal Monitoring & Analysis Planner

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A major urban municipality seeks a Principal Monitoring & Analysis Planner to lead analysis initiatives and manage urban growth monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have substantial experience in urban planning. This role offers the chance to significantly contribute to the city's strategic direction and sustainability efforts while working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree focusing on demographics, land use planning, economic analysis.
• Four years of progressively responsible related planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of growth monitoring and analysis initiatives.
• Apply advanced analytical and geospatial analysis skills.
• Interpret technical data outputs and communicate findings.
• Craft and deliver reports and presentations.
• Manage projects including scoping and resource identification.
• Mentor students and technical staff.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Statistical analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Urban planning principles

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Human Geography, Economics or related

Tools

GIS

Tableau

Python

FME

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Edmonton is a city on the rise but whats the story behind the growth. As a Principal Monitoring & Analysis Planner you’ll provide analysis on the changes to Edmonton’s development and land use that reveal the full picture of Edmonton’s growth and alignment with our strategic direction.

As a Principal Monitoring & Analysis Planner you will play a key role in monitoring and analyzing growth patterns in Edmonton. This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for initiating, developing, and resolving complex planning assignments that support decision‑making for the city’s physical, social, financial, economic, and environmental future. You will manage projects with a high degree of independence and contribute to the city’s annual growth monitoring program and deliver key products.

Your work will focus on advancing the annual growth monitoring program, allowing progress towards The City Plan vision to be tracked. The growth monitoring program is well‑established and strives for continuous improvement. The position requires strong communication skills to convey complex quantitative and qualitative findings in an accessible manner, supporting evidence‑based decision‑making related to urban form.

You’ll be a key player in understanding and showcasing how housing, land use, transportation, and population growth are all interconnected. You’ll use data to make sense of these relationships that will guide decisions for a city that’s growing and evolving. Your insights will help build a more sustainable and dynamic Edmonton.

What will you do

• Lead the development and delivery of growth monitoring and analysis initiatives, applying your planning expertise and project management skills.
• Apply advanced analytical, statistical, and geospatial analysis skills to provide objective evidence‑based insights that go beyond basic planning theory.
• Interpret technical data outputs, skillfully communicating findings and trends to peers, leadership, and lay audiences.
• Craft and deliver reports and presentations that are easy to understand, concise, and logical.
• Write content for and conduct editorial reviews of the Annual Growth Monitoring Program to ensure all deliverables are accurate and of high quality.
• Manage projects effectively, including scoping, identifying resource needs, and developing timelines and methodologies.
• Provide technical and subject‑matter expertise on urban growth monitoring and analysis to support a variety of projects and inquiries from City Council, senior administration, and the public.
• Mentor students, planners, and technical staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Human Geography, Economics, or a discipline with a focus on demographics, land use planning, economics, statistical analysis, geospatial analysis, and research methods.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible related planning experience.

Assets

• Eligibility for membership in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) and Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
• Designations, certificates, or training in ESRI Suite, Tableau, Python, FME, and Adobe InDesign.

Skills required for success

• Knowledge of spatial and statistical analysis and projection techniques and software (e.g., GIS, Tableau).
• Knowledge of planning principles and practices related to land use planning, land development, plan‑making, urban development, development approvals, and public engagement.
• A strong understanding of urban growth trends and their impact on a city’s physical, social, and economic future.
• Experience translating complex data into accessible and innovative presentations and reports for diverse audiences, including city leadership and external partners.
• Superior writing skills for documentation such as report writing and project charter development.
• Ability to explore data and develop and test hypotheses using geospatial and statistical analysis software.
• Ability to accurately interpret data, draw sound conclusions, and develop narratives based on data.
• Skilled in crafting strategic communications to support a story arc emphasizing business area/department priorities.
• Ability to manage projects effectively, including self‑directed work and work undertaken by other team members.
• Ability to learn and use new software.
• Alignment with the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework.
• Alignment with our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion).
• 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.

Hours of Work

33.75 hours per week.

Salary Range

$52,578 – $67,097 (Hourly); $92,629 – $118,208 (Annually)

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

The City of Edmonton (Edmonton, Alberta)

Contact

Talent Acquisition Consultant: PO / VH

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