Principal Planner, Regional Development

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Principal Planner, Regional Development**

**Job Number***:
**45719**

The Principal Planner plans and supports the delivery of intermunicipal and regional projects that create economic development opportunities, increase the efficient use of land and infrastructure, and foster enhanced regional partnerships. The Planner is responsible for the initiation, development, resolution and completion of a variety of projects and assignments, requiring independence, innovation and judgment.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

- Develop and deliver projects, policies and procedures related to regional-level strategic topics that promote and achieve the City of Edmonton's strategic goals; work can support the coordination of land use, transportation, services, economic development and other opportunities between two or more partners
- Provide leadership on complex projects involving external stakeholders from diverse functional areas, using project management and business analysis skills; this includes preparing requests for proposal; consultant selection and bid award; developing work programs; providing direction, monitoring and evaluation of project deliverables; and managing project resources.
- Develop interjurisdictional agreements and policy, and coordinate detailed interdisciplinary studies and reports in support of plan and policy development
- Plan and facilitate internal engagement across relevant City departments to identify key issues and opportunities for cross-departmental coordination of policy review, land use planning and development
- Compile data and prepare briefing notes for City Council, senior administration, other City business areas and contribute to briefing notes for outside agencies, media, and the general public
- Undertake research of best practices and policies in other jurisdictions to support internal decision-making on regional strategy and policy
- Provide advice and consultation services to various internal stakeholders regarding the potential impacts of regional scale City policies, supporting internal understanding of the needs and interests of regional partners
- On the direction of senior administration, consult with regional partners and stakeholders to deliver and advance regional development principles, ensuring the City’s interests are understood, and supporting clear understanding of the activities and interests in other municipalities
- Build relationships with counterparts from other regional municipalities that support the City’s regional strategy
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelors degree in urban planning, political science, business administration or a related field
- Registered Professional Planner (RPP) Designation through the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is an asset
- 4 years of progressively responsible planning and policy experience that includes working with interdisciplinary or intergovernmental teams, and politically sensitive environments
- Broad and demonstrated experience in managing projects that are complex, highly sensitive or political, and have significant future impacts; a recognition and sensitivity to regional political dynamics is imperative
- Advanced regional planning expertise in best practices for the delivery of regional projects, policies and procedures is an asset
- Knowledge of land use planning, infrastructure delivery, regional economies, economic development, provincial regulations, and statutory documents related to regional development (for example Area Structure Plans, Municipal Development Plans, Intermunicipal Development Plans, other major non-statutory municipal plans and regulatory changes), is an asset
- Demonstrate strong relationship building skills and experience in collaborating with internal and external partners
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences
- Ability to analyze data outputs from a range of sources, including transportation and modeling software, GIS, and land use plans, is an asset
- Strong ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and recommend effective courses of action
- Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, and manage resources
- Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more informatio


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