Director, Neighbourhoods Planning and Design Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51920)

Description

Shape the Future of Edmonton's Neighbourhoods!

Are you a visionary leader passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a tangible impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking a dynamic Director to lead our Neighbourhoods Planning and Design team within the Integrated Infrastructure Services Department. This is a pivotal role where you will contribute to Edmonton by shaping the very fabric of our neighbourhoods.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, Building Great Neighbourhoods and a key member of the Branch Leadership Team, you'll play a dual role: driving strategic direction and ensuring the successful execution of vital projects.

This Director necessitates tight collaboration with the City Operations and Urban Planning and Economy Departments to ensure neighbourhood planning and design aligns with broader city strategies, striving towards seamless integration and efficient service delivery. The Director will work closely with relevant departments to incorporate sustainable design principles and operational considerations into projects, promoting long-term viability and environmental responsibility.

The Director provides leadership and strategic management for three business units, which focus on planning and design, project management, sustainability management and public engagement.

What will you do?

• Oversee the development and support multi-year capital plans to achieve desired, corporate outcomes through the Building Great Neighbourhoods integrated scope of work
• Oversee the development of a fiscally sustainable, comprehensive, collaborative and integrated design plan for alleys and neighbourhoods, both residential and industrial, undergoing renewal
• Craft and implement forward-thinking strategies for the Branch, translating high-level goals into actionable plans for the Neighbourhoods Planning and Design Section.
• Ensure the effective and prudent use of significant financial resources (capital and operating budgets), while maintaining accountability and transparency in reporting key performance metrics
• Cultivate and leverage strategic relationships with internal teams, City Council, external partners, and the community to advance Branch and Section priorities.
  Lead by example, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture that aligns with organizational values and empowers staff to achieve excellence
• Drive continuous improvement and consistency in systems and processes, overseeing the development and implementation of multi-year capital plans for the Building Great Neighbourhoods program
• Continue to build multi-year partnerships with communities and collaborate extensively with stakeholders, while advancing the goals and priorities of the City's ConnectEdmonton and City Plan and balancing fiscal responsibility
• Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through data, performance measurement and evaluation 
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and develop strategies to support team development
• Integrate multi-disciplinary, cross corporation teams to work collaboratively with stakeholders supporting branch and corporate priorities