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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   City of Edmonton
Posting Date :   July 16
Closing Date :   July 20
11:00 PM Mountain
Relevant Experience :   10 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Salary :   $98,900 to $141,285
Location :   Edmonton, Alberta
Category :   Economic Development
Transportation Planning
Urban Planning
Reference Number :   5349

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City of Edmonton

Director, Area Planning

As the Director of Area Planning you will be accountable for leading and managing business units responsible for:

* Mature Neighbourhood / Transit-Oriented Development Planning - the preparation of land use plans and studies to guide redevelopment in mature neighbourhoods and around future LRT stations
* Smart Choices Program - development and implementation of various smart growth initiatives, including preparation of a proposal for a new neighbourhood commercial revitalization program and finalization of transit-oriented development guidelines
* Downtown Plan - finalization of new downtown zoning and implementation of Capital City Downtown Plan
* Community Outreach and Education - Facilitation of planning process for selected rezoning applications, and operation of Planning Academy, including development of new course material

You will be directly responsible for:

* Participating in the preparation of capital and operating budgets, and branch business plans
* Representing the Branch, Department and Administration in various settings and with a range of customers and stakeholders
* Collaborating with the Branch Manager and Directors in actively leading, managing and improving the Branch and implementing Departmental goals, objectives, programs, initiatives and directions

Qualifications :

* University degree in Urban or Regional Planning or related, preferably at the Masters level
* Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
* Ten (10) years experience in public municipal planning, six (6) years of which are at a managerial level
* Proven skills in communication, presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and project management
* Proven leadership abilities in setting directions and aligning resources, growing and retaining talent, creating high performance work environments, steering change, and building influential business relationships

Note: Applicants may be tested.
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: ML4, $98,900.00 to $141,285.00 Annually.