Blatchford Development Project Lead

Are you ready to champion one of the most ambitious sustainable urban redevelopments in North America The City of Edmonton is seeking a motivated leader to serve as the primary facilitator for the multi-decade transformation of the former municipal airport lands into an award-winning sustainable community. Operating within a collaborative matrix environment you will bridge the gap between long-term strategy financial stewardship and complex infrastructure delivery. This is your opportunity to leverage catalytic investments unlock massive development potential and leave a historic legacy on our citys landscape.

What will you do

• Serve as the primary champion and facilitator for the Blatchford Concept Plan and Business Case managing its evolution in response to market conditions and Council priorities
• Provide clear direction on complex business and financial strategies that have long-term impacts on project-retained earnings
• Chair cross-departmental Integration Committees to ensure the timely coordination of major City Building Projects such as potential community energy solutions and sustainable transportation links
• Oversee site preparation milestones including environmental assessments and remediation to ensure land parcels are physically and administratively ready for sale
• Manage the Invitation for Offers to Purchase (IFOP) procurement process to select qualified development partners and ensure compliance with mandatory green building standards
• Act as the central point of contact and primary media spokesperson for internal departments external developers and community partners
• Develop 4-year strategic action plans and author detailed annual progress reports for senior leadership and City Council
• Perform other duties as required

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• Degree in business administration public administration political science project management or a related area of specialization
• Minimum of 9 (nine) years of progressively responsible experience including leadership and project management with a focus on land development land planning real estate transactions business planning budget development financial analysis research operations management or process development

Assets:

• An advanced graduate degree in a relevant field
• Professional designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Project Management Professional (PMP) Accredited Appraiser of the Canadian Institute (AACI) Professional Engineer () or Professional Planner ( APPI)
• Progressively responsible supervisory experience

Skills required for success:

• Proven ability to manage outcomes across cross-functional teams and keep a multi-year project flexible to shifting market dynamics
• Expertise in creating long-term forecasts managing self-supporting debt/cash flows and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Exceptional capacity to coordinate interested and/or affected parties manage developer partnerships and represent the citys position to media outlets
• Comfort navigating the complexities of large-scale sustainable utility infrastructure vertical construction and low-impact design features like bioswales
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• 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
• Occasional site visits to an active construction and land development development site which necessitates the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• 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

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

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $54.546 - $77.925 (Hourly); $113892.050 - $162707.400 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: LG/RA

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