| Job Status : |
Full Time, Employee |
| Company : |
City of Edmonton |
| Posting Date : |
March 12 |
| Closing Date : |
March 24
11:00 PM Mountain |
| Relevant Experience : |
4 Year(s) |
| Number of Positions : |
1 |
| Salary : |
$74.532.60 - $95,111.60 |
| Location : |
Edmonton, Alberta |
| Category : |
Transportation Planning
Urban Planning
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| Reference Number : |
16956 |
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This vacancy has expired and is for reference only. City of EdmontonPrincipal Planner, Transit Oriented Development
A chance for you to do proactive sustainable community planning in a growing city!
As a Principal Planner (Planner II) in Edmonton’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning team, you will be developing creative urban planning solutions for areas around light rail transit (LRT) stops, transit corridors and transit centres. Using effective project management skills you will carefully plan and strategically carry out an effective planning process in consultation with citizens and other stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:
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Initiating and completing station area plans
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Conducting additional transit oriented development projects
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Determining and developing effective tools to implement plans including zoning and infrastructure upgrades
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Collaborating with City departments, other agencies, landowners and communities to achieve integrated solutions
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Reviewing draft reports and development proposals within station areas
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Preparing and delivering presentations, writing articles and reports for City Council, the administration, and the public
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Providing professional planning advice to the public, City Council, and other members of the City administration
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Finding and/or negotiating solutions to complex issues while operating in a politicized environment
- Hiring and managing consultants as required
To visualize what it is like to be a part of team, visit our Planners Talent Hub!
Qualifications
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A Master's degree (preferred), a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, or a degree related to the functions of the position
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A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience that includes management of redevelopment planning projects or programs
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Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation or membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or a related professional body is desirable
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Demonstrated ability to confidently perform advance/complex level planning duties, take initiative and provide lead hand supervision
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Significant knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, as well as applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
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Significant knowledge of the principles, policies, and/or practices related to socio-economic, demographic, and land use analysis, transit-oriented development, intensification, urban design, and leading edge public involvement strategies
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Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills for a broad range of audiences
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Good customer service, teamwork, negotiation, organizational and project management skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment
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Superior skills with Microsoft Office Google Docs and/or Gmail, and sufficient knowledge of GIS and other applications to direct technical work
Hours of Work: 33.75 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: 21M, Salary Grade: 032, $42.306 - $53.987 (Hourly); $74.532.60 - $95,111.60 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton. This union contract is currently under negotiation.
General:
- Applicants may be tested
- Civic Service Union 52 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office
- The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals
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