Job Number: 55417
Are you passionate about shaping Edmonton's future and making a real impact? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Principal Planner reporting to the Senior Planner, Urban Growth, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies that influence Edmonton's growth in all aspects - physical, social, economic, and environmental.
Your mission? Leading the charge on Edmonton's growth management program, a vital component of the City Plan vision and part of a key priority for the Urban Planning and Economy Department. Leveraging your urban planning expertise, policy know-how, and stellar communication skills, you'll be an integral part of the team driving the creation and execution of complex policies, programs, and projects.
But it doesn't stop there. Collaboration is key, and together, we'll contribute to informing Edmonton's growth pattern by collaborating across the organization on matters related to urban geography, municipal infrastructure, and financing. It's a transformative journey that offers you the opportunity to make a significant, positive difference in building a more vibrant and progressive city. Your contributions will inspire others to join in this exciting mission. Join us in this rewarding role where you can truly be a catalyst for change every day!
What will you do?
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Contribute to developing and implementing the growth management program through advancing and integrating initiatives to analyze the fiscal impacts of growth, explore growth funding tools, support priority growth areas, and policy level infrastructure planning and investment, including research, internal and external engagement and planning activities
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Collaborate with technical resources and subject matter experts to develop strategies and solutions to advance the growth management program
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Apply sophisticated understanding of urban and regional planning to complex policy issues and identify solutions in support of evidence-based decision making
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Anticipate and adjust for factors that may impact responses to, and the perceptions, efficiency and effectiveness of program deliverables
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Identify and test planning and growth management related risks and opportunities
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Prepare and revise business cases and project charters to advance the work of the growth management program
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Provide support in defining and communicating Edmonton’s growth management program to Council, Committees, senior management, other departments, and external stakeholders including responding to inquiries and preparing reports, documents and other materials
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Draw on your expert knowledge of the Municipal Development Plan, District Plans, and the Municipal Government Act to inform decisions and support City positions and interests
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Prepare materials for and participate in internal and external engagement and represent the City, Department and Branch related to growth management and urban planning
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Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning
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Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible practical work experience in urban planning, policy development, or growth management
Assets:
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Regulated member or candidate for membership with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)
Skills required for success:
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Strong knowledge and experience is required with respect to at least two of the following: strategic policy development, land development policy and process, municipal finance, and civic infrastructure planning
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Strong working knowledge of the Municipal Development Plan and the Municipal Government Act, with an understanding of how these and other tools can be leveraged to achieve growth management goals
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Demonstrated experience in handling projects that are complex, sensitive, and have long-term impacts
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Well-developed, demonstrated analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through ambiguity
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Ability to integrate multiple perspectives to develop and socialize solutions
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Adept at developing preliminary ideas and concepts into draft deliverables for leadership review
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Relationship-building and negotiation skills involving multi-party interests
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Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team environments
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Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded style
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Resiliency to manage competing deadlines and adjust project scope within an evolving political environment
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Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
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Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
Work Environment:
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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
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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
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This role works primarily in an indoor setting
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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 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly); $95,407.570 - $121,754.540 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title: Planner II
Posting Date: Jun 10, 2026
Closing Date: June 24, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Planning and Environment Services
Work Location(s): 7th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
