Ecological Planner - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ecological Planner Up to 11 months

Job Number:

46993

As an Ecological Planner, you will support municipal planning and development processes by reviewing ecological information and negotiating with planning applicants (internal stakeholders and land developers and their consultants), managing projects, and making recommendations to City staff.

Your role is essential to ensuring that information provided by applicants is accurate and that decision-making processes are informed by ecological planning considerations.

As a member of the Open Space Strategy team, you will support the advancement of complex projects involving stakeholders from diverse functional areas and represent the needs of Edmonton's open space network, focusing on ecological functions, in alignment with approved policy.

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

Assess detailed ecological studies and reports in support of land use plans and policy development
Support the technical review of municipal environmental impact assessments
Support the development and implementation of municipal policy and strategies for the delivery of parks and open space services through the research and review of interdisciplinary studies and reports
Participate on interdepartmental teams to advance the City's policies and strategies for ecological and parkland planning
Plan and facilitate internal engagement across relevant City departments to identify key issues and opportunities for crossdepartmental coordination of ecological and parkland planning policy review and development
Support the planning and facilitation of stakeholder engagement to gain diverse perspectives and expertise on complex projects
Develop implementation strategies to support partners (City staff, community groups, industry) in moving plans into action
Collect, analyze and present data required to support strategic and business planning activities
Maintain a current level of knowledge about technical ecological issues faced by the City in the planning and management of natural systems
Undertake other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a similar degree
A minimum of 2 years of progressively relevant and responsible experience, including ecological and open space planning, regulatory review, policy development, and public engagement (note applicants with less experience may be considered at the Opportunity Concept Level at a lower wage)
Designation and/or eligibility for designation as a Professional Biologist
Membership with one or more of the following professional organizations is an asset:
Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals
Alberta Institute of Agrologists
Experience working with ecological technical reports including environmental reports, biophysical assessment, natural area management plan, wetland assessment etc.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional planning and environmental planning, including applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
Broad and demonstrated knowledge in handling simple and complex projects, including the ability to effectively exercise discretion and interpret requirements
Demonstrated ability to conduct research, negotiate and consult with stakeholders, and provide tactful presentation of challenging issues for decisionmaking and implementation of solutions
Knowledge of statistical techniques and research methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative analysis
Knowledge of computer systems, including the Google platform, word processing, spreadsheets, and mapping
Ability to build professional networks and establish and maintain effective working relationships across City departments and externally with industry, government and community partners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability and confidence to present effectively and explain complex information to a range of audiences
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks
Excellent customer service and teamwork skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders and the public in a fastpaced multidisciplinary environment
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
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 Innovat