Senior Planner - Policy Development Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49632)

Description

Join one of the City's most dynamic, creative, and motivated teams in charge of developing and implementing civic policies related to land use and urban development. Reporting to the General Supervisor of the Planning unit in the Planning and Environment Service Branch, the Senior Planner performs advanced urban land use and policy planning tasks.

As Senior Planner you will lead a team that contributes to great urbanism and city-building outcomes in Edmonton by actively fostering a culture of experimentation, partnership, innovation, and excellent project delivery.  You will play a key leadership role in communications and outreach initiatives designed to share information, foster new relationships, build understanding, and spark new conversations and change.

This position provides an advanced level of professional planning services which include:

• Lead teams through the development of policy, strategy, recommendations, and Council reports relating to land use, heritage management, placemaking, and the governance of the City of Edmonton's planning framework
• Apply strategic thinking to identify gaps in the City's policy framework and explore innovative solutions from an interdisciplinary lens, ensuring alignment with long term corporate strategies and The City Plan
• Manage multiple, complex, high-profile, interdisciplinary policy projects to  ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Lead and be accountable for internal project teams and manage external contractors/consultants responsible for key project deliverables
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure that proposed policies align with the City's planning and land development processes, or identify required changes to achieve alignment and new efficiencies
• Provide professional urban planning and land use advice to various stakeholders
• Lead, advise, and support the design and implementation of public engagement plans
• Contribute to the collective energy that makes the Planning unit such a great team
• Provide strong leadership supporting a safe and accountable working environment, demonstrating the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Overall oversight of project team including assigning and reviewing project related work
• Build project teams to support the Section's work plan and corporate strategic outcomes
• Support team members in building technical ability and related skills
• Oversee and manage staff including hiring, assigning and reviewing work, performance management, discipline, etc.
• Coach and mentor staff to build upon technical abilities and develop related skills
• Cross-train staff to develop project management, communication, leadership and negotiation skills