Emerging Economy Planner Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50961)

Description

Are you ready to shape the future of our winter city and other emerging economic opportunities in Edmonton? In this dynamic role, you will lead the charge in implementing innovative strategies and policies that will foster economic growth and enhance the quality of life in our community. You will collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, from local businesses and community organizations to international experts, to identify opportunities, address challenges, and promote best practices in urban planning and economic development. If you have a proven track record of success in this field and a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply to this Planner II position today!

What will you do?

• Work with internal and external stakeholders and advising groups to identify, create and promote opportunities for civic and community engagement
• Provide expertise locally, nationally and internationally on best practices, policies, and implementation of design and winter supports as well as cross-City collaboration on a variety of issues
  • Review and analyze projects, plans, and new or revised policies in relation to aspects of City work that are impacted by winter, to determine degree of consistency and appropriateness
  • Design, develop, apply and enhance planning information - with particular focus to winter design - to support neighbourhood planning, land use and development activities analysis, and specialized research
  • Manages the WinterCity website as well as social media content development and contracting for X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. This includes contract management, overseeing contractors and assisting with content development
• Develop and apply forecasting and analysis models where appropriate
• Develop and implement analytical techniques for portfolios within the role, while ensuring appropriate, relevant research is conducted
• Design, implement and evaluate planning projects for WinterCity and Emerging Economy, including developing and administering project schedules, activities, timelines, costs, production and other processes
• Respond to project inquiries of a sensitive or complex nature from council, senior administration, general public, developers and contractors
• Oversee the implementation of WinterCity and various Emerging Economy strategy programs and projects, including developing an annual budget, monitoring expenditures, and providing strategic oversight
• Respond to requests for support from other City of Edmonton business areas
• Plan and host meetings directly related to strategy implementation