This vacancy has expired and is for reference only.
You are an Urban Planner who can do what most of us imagine Urban Planners doing ...working with stakeholders to set land use policy that provides direction for how future development takes place.
This position will focus on setting the policy for re-development of specific geographic areas, especially focussed on LRT station areas and transit corridors.This could involve coordinating a plan that will revitalize an older business area or providing direction on the scale, mix of land uses, and design of transit oriented development. You will have a hands-on role in how the Edmonton's communities look and function. These position will require you to use your entire set of skills, drafting public policy, recommending land use/zoning changes, conducting consultation with the public and community stakeholders, and acting as a resource expert on planning and land use. Some of the specific duties include:
- Manage redevelopment planning projects
- Determine and develop effective tools to implement plans including zoning and infrastructure upgrades
- Collaborate with City departments, other agencies, landowners and communities to achieve integrated solutions
- Prepare and deliver presentations, writing articles and reports for City Council, the administration, and the public
- Provide professional planning advice to the public, City Council, and other members of the City administration
- Hire and manage consultants as required.
