Principal Planner, Growth Planning & Management - 51228

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Principal Planner in Edmonton, where you will shape the city's future through innovative growth management strategies. This role involves collaborating with experts, analyzing housing affordability, and developing impactful policies that drive positive change. You will lead efforts to integrate urban geography with municipal infrastructure, ensuring a vibrant and progressive city. If you are passionate about urban planning and want to make a significant impact, this position offers the chance to be a catalyst for transformation in Edmonton's growth landscape.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years in municipal or regional planning with a focus on civic infrastructure.
• Expertise in strategic policy development and land development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth management program and collaborate on urban planning strategies.
• Prepare business cases and engage with stakeholders on growth management.

Skills

Urban Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning

Master's Degree in Urban Planning

Tools

Municipal Development Plan

Municipal Government Act

Job description

Job Description - Principal Planner, Growth Planning & Management (51228)

Are you passionate about shaping Edmonton's future and making a real impact? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Principal Planner reporting to the Senior Planner, Urban Growth, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies that influence Edmonton's growth in all aspects - physical, social, economic, and environmental.

Your mission? Leading the charge on Edmonton's growth management program, a vital component of the City Plan vision. Leveraging your urban planning expertise, policy know-how, and stellar communication skills, you'll be an integral part of the team driving the creation and execution of complex policies, programs, and projects.

But it doesn't stop there. Collaboration is key, and together, we'll contribute to shifting Edmonton's growth pattern by collaboratively merging urban geography, municipal infrastructure, and financing. It's a transformative journey that offers you the opportunity to make a significant, positive difference in building a more vibrant and progressive city. Your contributions will inspire others to join in this exciting mission. Join us in this rewarding role where you can truly be a catalyst for change every day!

What will you do?

• Contribute to developing and implementing the growth management program through advancing and integrating initiatives to support priority growth areas, conducting analysis of market housing affordability, and contributing to infrastructure planning and investment, including research, internal and external engagement and planning activities.
• Collaborate with technical resources and subject matter experts to develop strategies and solutions to advance the growth management program.
• Apply sophisticated understanding of urban and regional planning to complex policy issues and identify solutions in support of evidence-based decision making.
• Anticipate and adjust for factors that may impact responses to, and the perceptions, efficiency and effectiveness of program deliverables.
• Identify and test planning and growth management related risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and revise business cases and project charters to advance the work of the growth management program.
• Provide support in defining and communicating Edmonton’s growth management program to Council, Committees, senior management, other departments, and external stakeholders including responding to inquiries and preparing reports, documents and other materials.
• Draw on your expert knowledge of the Municipal Development Plan, Regional Growth Plan, and the Municipal Government Act to inform decisions and support City positions and interests.
• Prepare materials for and participate in internal and external engagement and represent the City, Department and Branch related to growth management and urban planning.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning or a closely related discipline.
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal, intermunicipal and/or regional planning, civic infrastructure planning, and municipal finance.
• Knowledge and experience is required with respect at least two of the following: strategic policy development, land development policy and process, municipal finance, and civic infrastructure planning.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Development Plan and the Municipal Government Act with understanding of these and other tools can be leveraged to achieve growth management goals.

Asset

• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Experience applying GBA+ (Gender Based Analysis) to issues related to growth.

Skills required for success

• Demonstrated experience in handling projects that are complex, sensitive and have long-term impacts.
• Well developed, demonstrated analytical abilities and problem solving skills, including the ability to work through ambiguity.
• Ability to integrate multiple perspectives to develop and socialize solutions.
• Adept at developing preliminary ideas and concepts into draft deliverables for leadership review.
• Relationship-building and negotiation skills involving multi-party interests.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework.
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments.
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies.
• Applicants may be tested.

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 here.

1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months.

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: $51.171 - $65.301 (Hourly).

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/MM

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Classification Title: Planner II

Posting Date

Closing Date

Closing Date: Jan 13, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT).

Number of Openings (up to)

Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time.

Union: CSU 52.

Department

Department: Planning and Environment Services.

Work Location(s)

Work Location(s): 7th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4.