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City of Edmonton

Director, Citywide Planning (Implement the Vision of Edmonton's Future)

You can make an incredible difference for current citizens and future generations by shaping the City of Edmonton through land use and urban planning implementation functions. The decisions you make on plan and policy implementation will support over 1 million residents. Reporting to the Branch Manager, Current Planning Branch, you will through leadership:

* Ensure the preparation and implementation of the Municipal Development Plan, policy plans, and area plans as required for established and developing areas
* Build and engage a strong, dynamic, engaged team of 30 planning technical and professional staff
* Develop and implement tools to facilitate an effective and transparent planning approval process
* Develop a set of performance measures and a system to monitor ongoing performance, identify opportunities for improvements, and implement changes to planning processes and services
* Oversee the planning review of area structure plans, neighbourhood structure plans, zoning and subdivision applications, make recommendations and presentations to approval authorities
* Represent the Department at Council Committee Meetings and Public Hearings
* Report to committees and City Council on changes to planning processes and services
* Conduct research and provide advice and consultation regarding physical and community development
* Contribute to short and long term financial plans and their implementation

Qualifications
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* Masters degree in Urban or Regional Planning or related area
* A professional designation recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners
* 10 years experience in municipal planning including area structure plans, neighbourhood/community plans, 6 years of which are in a leadership role
* Strong knowledge of local government, land development economics, and urban design
* Ability to lead and engage a professional team to achieve the delivery of great service
* Proven project management, leadership, change management, and team building experience
* Excellent communication, presentation, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with various levels within the City and with the Province, including elected or appointed officials
* Understand and demonstrate the "art of the possible" and "think on your feet" through strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Note: This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance. A valid class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Drivers License or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002 is required.

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

Salary Range: 91M, Salary Grade: ML4, $98,900.00 - $141,285.00 (Annually).

General: The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Those candidates considered for the position will be contacted