Senior Planner

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a Senior Planner you will lead, develop and implement plans, strategies and policies that guide the City's future urban and community development, ensuring it aligns with Corporate strategic goals and values. You will also coach, mentor and train staff on policies, process and technical content that supports the growth of the team's knowledge and skills. This posting is recruiting for positions on four teams including Growth Strategy (New Communities and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program), Regional Planning, Local Area Planning (Strategic Initiatives), and Land Use Bylaw. Applicants will be considered for all positions; preferences can be indicated on your application. Primary duties include:Lead interdisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives that contribute to long-term goals and objectives. Develop project plans, set priorities, evaluate risk, determine governance, coordinate teams, assign work to team members, provide progress reports and make recommendations on project and cross-corporate project delivery. Conduct research, prioritize and respond to inquiries and mange escalations to the leadership team.Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve process and planning policy issues.Prepare and present planning policies, technical reports and recommendations to Committees and CouncilRespond to high priority issues, politically sensitive situations and customer service requests. Qualifications A degree in Planning or a related field that is recognized by the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) or another provincial or territorial institute or association representing the Planning profession in Canada.At least 6 years of progressively more responsible and varied experience in the planning profession, including experience working in an urban environment, delivering solutions and recommendations in complex planning and development initiatives, and providing advice and counsel to senior leadership teams.Eligibility for membership in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute is required.A Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation or working towards a RPP designation is preferred.A master's degree is considered an asset.Experience leading complex projects that required a high level of expertise and strategic thinking.Ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences, such as City Council, committees, citizens and city building partners.The successful applicant will have a proven ability to make difficult decisions in a political and fast-paced environment on politically sensitive topics requiring diplomacy and sensitivity.