Principal Planner, Regional Development - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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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 crossdepartmental 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 decisionmaking 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 nonstatutory 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 problemsolve, 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
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