Strategic Project Manager

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic planning and design initiatives. This position involves managing projects that align with the EPS Strategic Plan, ensuring effective space utilization, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year degree in a related field such as architecture and six years of experience in project management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization to strategically plan in alignment with the EPS Strategic Plan.
• Deliver strategic and space planning projects focusing on customer service.
• Provide regular data and reports on space use and recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Four-year degree in a related field such as architecture

Two-year diploma in a related field such as architecture or project management

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

FM: Systems

Job description

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) requires effective leader to manage Strategic Planning and Design within the Projects and Strategic Planning Section. This role will be responsible for leading the organization to strategically plan in alignment with the EPS Strategic Plan. This is achieved through the implementation of the strategic planning framework which includes the organization’s strategic plan, business plan and bureau action plans. This will be achieved by environmental scanning, strategy development, portfolio management, facilitation, change management and working collaboratively with the other units in the branch at all times.
The primary focus of this position is to establish corporate direction and lead the strategic planning cycle to ensure organizational alignment to collective outcomes. Responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of strategic and space planning projects that considers wholistic view of space use impacts.
• Strategic and Space planning work will be focused on customer service, involve high pace in frequently changing environment, requiring abilities to multi-task and focus on short term objectives towards achieving long term goals.
• Strategic Project Manager will provide regular data and reports on space use including providing recommendations with options on improvements to space utilization, functionality to Management.
• Stay up to date on best practices, technology, and planning in the industry of strategic and space planning.
• Provide studies and research when requested that are tailored to meet EPS operational requirements with respect to innovative strategic planning.
• Must be strong in working individually and as part of team with Facilities team and corporately with EPS operational strategic planning group with commitment to contribute with quality input within required timelines.
• Manager of Projects and Strategic Planning will work with Strategic PM on reviewing requests and assignments. Strong acumen in scope identification, estimating, and scheduling is critical to ensure all work is planned and delivered focused to be on-time and on-budget.
• Tracking of all space use across EPS that includes on site verification, updating CAD and Space Planning software with as-built information.
• Strategic and Space Planning projects will be the preliminary design objectives to transition over to the Project Team for completion of design and construction.
• Works integrated with facility project team to ensure strategy and projects are being executed, coordinated and inform strategic plans following consistent project management practices, documentation, and processes.
• Projects will include working with key stakeholders to ensure operational policing requirements are met as well as providing input to other strategic operational projects requiring facilities input.
• Communication with Business Areas to gather further information to process requests with a focus on expedient and excellent customer service.
• Commitment to keep track and expedite work quickly with ability triage requests requiring further planning, impact current projects or impact to overall strategic goals.
• Work closely with Moving and Furniture Contractor in an efficient manner as well as coordination with EPS Procurement and Supply Logistics on storage and inventory of furniture.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four (4) year degree in a related field such as architecture and six (6) years directly related experience in project management for infrastructure planning. Experience in designing and constructing Policing Facilities. One (1) year supervisory experience considered an asset.
  OR
• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in a related field such as architecture or projects management and eight (8) years directly experience in project management for infrastructure planning. Experience in designing and constructing Policing Facilities. One (1) year supervisory experience considered and asset.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously meeting set deadlines and milestones.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate and reliable materials.
• Experience in coordinating cross organizational business processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization.
• Strong demonstrated leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and resilience to succeed in a rapidly changing, complex, and sometimes ambiguous environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate with, and influence various levels of a large organization, including senior leadership.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaborate with and support interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse audience on conceptual, technical, and practical levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced computer skills, including Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), FM: Systems (Facility Management & Workspace Solutions), as well as the ability to learn and adapt to evolving technology.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license required. Must have or qualify for a City of Edmonton driving permit OR must be willing to provide own vehicle and proof of business related public liability and damage issuance of $1,000,000. The Edmonton Police Service does provide mileage compensation.
• Applicants may be tested.
• As part of your pre-hire screening you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division.

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Salary Range: Salary Plan:21M, Salary Grade: 032, $51.171 - $65.301 (Hourly), $3,454.00 - $4,407.80 (Biweekly), $90,150.51 - $115,044.04 (Annually).

General:

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• This position is not eligible for the work from home program.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

HR Technician: BS

Classification Title: Project Manager
Posting Date: May 21, 2025
Closing Date: May 28, 2025 11:59:00 (MST)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Edmonton Police Service
Work Location(s): Police Headquarters, 9620 - 103A Ave Edmonton T5H 0H7