Planner I REVISED

The City of Edmontons Urban Planning and Economy Department is looking for a collaborative dedicated Planner I to help shape the future of our vibrant city. This position is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful lasting impact on land use and development for the public good.

Operating within municipal and provincial legislative frameworks you will process and review a diverse range of land development applications including rezonings plan amendments and road closures. As a professional planner you will evaluate technical information and lead engagement processes to provide balanced land use recommendations to decision-makers including City Council. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring the sustainable orderly and efficient development of land across Edmonton.

What will you do

• Manage process and perform comprehensive reviews of rezoning applications plan amendments text amendments and road closure requests
• Coordinate application circulations by determining technical agencies to consult managing deadlines and evaluating technical agency feedback
• Design manage and facilitate public engagement initiatives ensuring communication materials are highly accessible and easy to understand for engagement participants
• Build strong working relationships and lead negotiations with applicants community partners and technical bodies to resolve alignment and land use conflicts
• Formulate professional land use planning recommendations based on compliance with statutory plans municipal bylaws and provincial legislation
• Author clear concise and highly coordinated Council reports and prepare comprehensive bylaw packages presentations and speaker notes for City Council public hearings
• Provide expert land use advisory services to internal collaborators applicants and interested and/or affected parties
• Conduct specialized research and draft responsive documentation for supervisor review regarding specific land use matters and Councillor inquiries
• Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning or a directly related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of practical work experience in planning. Candidates with less than two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered at an opportunity concept level

Assets:

• Eligibility for or membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) / Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)

Skills required for success:

• Strong understanding of municipal land use planning processes provincial legislation (including the Municipal Government Act) statutory/non-statutory plans and zoning bylaws
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex urban planning concepts clearly to City Council coworkers and engagement participants
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage political sensitivities and resolve conflicts with oppositional groups or upset individuals
• Exceptionally strong project management and organizational skills to manage a heavy workload of multiple concurrent files with strict time-sensitive deadlines
• Sharp critical thinking and attention to detail to analyze risk assessments policy documents and technical briefs
• Flexibility and strong prioritization skills to pivot quickly toward unpredictable tasks unexpected council inquiries or rapid report revisions
• Creativity and problem-solving skills to build unique customized solutions (such as Direct Control provisions) that satisfy both municipal standards and developer objectives
• Technical proficiency in navigating municipal software platforms and databases for application tracking and recording inquiries
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• This role works primarily in an indoor setting
• Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs expectations and emotional states

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent full-time position and up to 3 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90925.680 - $114897.810 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 51 - 65