General Supervisor Land Development Planning

• Bachelors Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of seven (7) years of diversified and progressive leadership experience in a land development related field

Assets:

• Masters degree
• Membership or eligibility for membership as a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
• Experience working in a large unionized organization

Skills required for success:

• Leadership & Team Development: Recruit coach and mentor high-performing teams fostering a culture of professional growth and performance management while successfully navigating shifting organizational priorities
• Strategic Analysis & Communication: Analyze complex planning information to drive timely solution-based decision-making and translate technical concepts into effective verbal and written reports
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation: Apply strong negotiation skills to resolve complex politically sensitive challenges and navigate competing stakeholder interests
• Technical & Operational Expertise: Leverage comprehensive knowledge of land development and planning processes to manage project delivery while fostering collaboration with external consultants contractors and the public
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of employment & work environment:

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week
• Salary: $108838.80 - $136046.09 (Annually)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
• Management and Out-of-Scope positions at the City of Edmonton are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the Civic Service Union 52 bargaining unit. If this position is impacted the incumbent will be notified accordingly

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 sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

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The Real Estate and Land Development branch optimizes the Citys portfolio by managing its land buildings and facilities to support Councils vision. Within this the Land Development section acts as a developer transforming surplus City land into high-value assets through end-to-end activitiesfrom due diligence to construction. We manage a diverse range of projects including residential commercial and industrial developments alongside transformational redevelopments like the Exhibition Lands River Crossing and Blatchford.

Aligned with The City Plan and the Land Development Policy C511A we are a self-funded team that balances fiscal responsibility with positive social impact. As a General Supervisor you will lead the Land Development Planning unit providing mentorship and strategic guidance to a team of land development professionals. You will deliver practical actionable solutions to complex development challenges directly impacting the lives of Edmontonians.

What will you do

• Lead and mentor a team of land development professionals fostering a culture of safety accountability and excellence to achieve departmental goals
• Oversee the delivery of comprehensive planning services including subdivisions rezonings and reporting ensuring high-quality results and adherence to schedules
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets ensuring resource allocation is fiscally responsible and directly supports corporate objectives
• Drive proactive partner engagement developing plans and processes that effectively support project development and public communication
• Cultivate strong cross-departmental relationships to champion an integrated collaborative business model across the City
• Prepare Council reports presentations speaking notes and attend Council and Committee meetings as the teams planning subject matter expert.
• Ensure strategic alignment of all work with The City Plan Council Priorities and Principles and other guiding documents and policies
• Implement a robust performance measurement system utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and timely corrective actions to guarantee effective service delivery
• Maintain rigorous compliance with environmental health and safety policies as well as current unit procedures and guidelines
• Provide quality assurance and control identifying industry trends and operational gaps to continuously implement best practices
• Promote collaborative problem-solving supporting staff in developing innovative action plans and enhancing internal communication