Senior Planner, Open Space Strategy
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5 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bachelors degree in Urban and Regional Planning Landscape Architecture Urban Design Environmental Studies or a related degree. Masters degree in the above-noted disciplines is preferred
Minimum 7 years of progressively relevant and responsible experience in open space planning policy development and public engagement
Minimum of two years project management and supervisory experience
Membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners
Assets:
Environmental studies/programs such as ecology and/or natural sciences
Knowledge and experience in community development organizational/process change environmental planning and urban design
Skills required for success:
Well-developed problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Excellent communication and negotiation skills involving multi-party interests
Proven supervisory team-building and project management expertise
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion ( may be tested
Conditions of employment & work environment:
Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week Monday - Friday
Salary: $105668.31 - $132083.940 (Annually)
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (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
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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Reporting to the General Supervisor of Urban Growth and Open Space (Open Space) the Senior Planner is a key leadership role responsible for directing the planning protection and future assembly of the city-wide open space and ecological networks. This position leads complex open space projects and strategic plans develops and interprets key policies and provides professional direction and supervision to a team including PlannersEcological Planners and environmental specialists. Through expert analysis and strategic decision-making the Senior Planner plays a significant role in ensuring the quality and sustainability of the citys green infrastructure and environmental assets collaborating closely with inter-Departmental teams City Council and various external stakeholders.
What will you do
Lead the review assessment and administration of various land development applications including the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
Provide expert direction and coordinate the preparation of official recommendations on development applications for City Council Committees and various quasi-judicial boards
Collaborate and negotiate with development industry representatives to ensure the achievement of sustainable open space networks and desired urban form
Partner with internal business areas to align infrastructure and social projects with the Citys open space policy framework evaluating competing needs for comprehensive business decisions
Direct the assessment of the Citys existing wellness celebration and ecological networks in alignment with corporate priorities
Lead strategic open space asset management including the identification of future land acquisition needs and the creation of Natural Area Management Plans
Manage and direct external consulting services including the preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) scope budget and schedule for complex projects
Supervise and manage professional technical and support staff covering recruitment performance evaluation workload determination and mentorship
Create and coordinate responses to inquiries and motions from City Council Committees and Councilors regarding open space policies planning and land requirements
Lead and support engagement with the public media and key external partnerships (e.g. The River Valley Alliance) pertaining to the planning and implementation of the Citys open space network
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Six Sigma
- Construction Estimating
- Earned Value Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Project Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
- Exercise Planning
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