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Climate Resilience Planner

City of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
1 day ago

Skills

Procurement
Climate change adaptation
Master's degree
Climate change
Presentation skills
Bachelor's
Decision making
Report and presentation preparation
Climate change mitigation
Written report writing
Contracts
Project implementation
Budgeting
Communication skills
Negotiation
Conducting policy research

Full job description

Job Number

: 55936

Join us in shaping a sustainable, climate-resilient future for Edmonton! As a Climate Resilience Planner, you will play a vital role in advancing key environmental strategies and policies across our city.

In this role, you will lead complex planning projects, develop strategic policies, and integrate climate mitigation and adaptation actions into urban development. Working under the guidance of the Senior Environmental Engineer, you will help implement foundational strategies like the Energy Transition Strategy, execute key initiatives, and collaborate closely with diverse teams and community partners.

What will you do?

Support integration of climate resilience actions into the planning and development continuum, including the zoning bylaw, statutory plans, and public realm strategies
Lead end-to-end project management for strategic climate initiatives, from scoping and procurement to contract execution and deliverable review
Support implementation of key municipal strategies, including Edmonton’s Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan, Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Adaptation Strategy
Conduct policy research, analyze data, and prepare clear recommendations, briefing memos, and reports for City Council and senior leadership
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, external consultants, industry groups, and engagement participants to build consensus and advance environmental priorities
Coordinate detailed technical studies to inform evidence-based policy choices
Develop evaluation and monitoring frameworks to track progress on corporate climate targets

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Climate Science, or a related field
Minimum 4 years of policy planning or strategy development experience in climate change planning, project delivery, and partner engagement

Assets:

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Climate Science, or a related discipline
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)
Formal project management training

Skills required for success:

Expertise in climate change mitigation, adaptation practices, and municipal land-use planning
Strong project management capabilities to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage external consultants, budgets, and timelines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for preparing executive reports and presenting to decision-makers
Skilled in establishing working relationships with internal departments, community partners, and key collaborators
Critical thinking and research skills to translate complex climate science into practical policy recommendations
Adaptability to manage shifting priorities, dynamic environments, and complex projects in a public-sector setting
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to address sensitive topics with engagement participants
Strategic decision-making and policy formulation skills
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
This role works primarily in an indoor setting. Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time. This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Métis Nation

Classification Title: Planner II

Posting Date

: Sep 4, 2026

Closing Date

: Sept 25, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to)

: 1 - Temporary Full-time

Union : CSU 52

Department

: Planning and Environment Services

Work Location(s)

8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue

Edmonton T5J 0J4

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