General Supervisor, Planning Strategies Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50615)

Description

As a General Supervisor, Planning Strategies, you will be at the forefront of shaping Edmonton's future. You will spearhead the development of comprehensive policies, plans, initiatives, and strategies that will translate the City Plan's vision into reality. Your leadership will empower a team of professionals to create innovative solutions that will guide the city's growth and development.

In this role, you will be accountable for fostering a collaborative and integrated approach to planning policy. By working across disciplines and building strong internal and external relationships, you will ensure that decision-making is informed by a holistic understanding of the city's needs and aspirations. Your strategic guidance will be instrumental in advancing the City's vision for a healthy, sustainable, and livable Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Lead the development of overarching policy, integrating land use and infrastructure to guide development of Edmonton's urban form in order to grow a healthy, sustainable and livable city
• Develop actionable policies, plans, initiatives, and strategies that clearly outline and identify priorities to implement The City Plan
• Ensure that internal and external partners and stakeholders are identified and appropriately engaged in projects undertaken by the unit. This will require an understanding and interaction with Councillors, representatives from across the Corporation including senior leadership, other government agencies and municipalities, industry representatives, educational institutions, community groups and general public
• Inspire and empower team members through effective mentorship, clear communication, and a commitment to advancing a positive and inclusive work environment
• Foster strong, mutually supportive relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive mutual understanding and achieve shared goals
• As a member of the branch extended leadership team, contribute to the success of the priorities and direction of the section and the branch
• Focus on team by building a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and working collaboratively 
• Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement