Economic Development Specialist (Planner II) Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55255)

Description

Do you have a passion for the future of downtown Edmonton and experience in city-building? Join the Downtown Economy team as our new Economic Development Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping a prosperous, vibrant city centre! We are seeking a professional with exceptional relationship-building and project management expertise to drive non-residential investment and enhance the economic stability and reputation of our city.

Reporting to the Manager, Downtown Economy, you will help to lead the implementation of the Downtown Action Plan (DAP) by driving non-residential investment and growth. You will serve as a key point of contact for community partners, investors, and property owners to accelerate economic initiatives in the heart of Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Lead the implementation of several actions within the Downtown Action Plan in collaboration with community partners
• Develop and execute data-driven investment and business attraction programs for new and existing districts
• Act as a dedicated point of contact for domestic and international investors, facilitating opportunities and addressing challenges
• Support Indigenous Economic Reconciliation through a co-led economic strategy with MOU partners
• Manage complex projects, including the development of project charters, governance structures, and risk registers
• Conduct research on best practices and policies from other jurisdictions to support internal decision-making
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for City Council and Committees regarding the downtown economy
• Organize and lead working groups designed to grow Edmonton's downtown economy
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure timely responses to media inquiries and Council concerns
• Apply a GBA+ lens to all strategy, policy, and research activities

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Business Studies, Project Management, or a related field
• Four (4) years of directly related economic development experience
• Experience in project management, relationship building, and managing interactions with community partners

Assets:

• Project Management certification
• Experience in investment attraction and/or business development

Skills required for success:

• Advanced verbal and written communication
• Professional project management and organizational oversight
• Strategic relationship building with diverse community partners and investors
• Exceptional customer service delivery
• Acute political awareness and sensitivity
• Data analysis and market research proficiency
• Public speaking and delivery of complex presentations
• Collaborative problem-solving in high-impact situations
• Effective multi-tasking and priority management
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• 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
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states
• Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time

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 employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

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

Hours of Work: 40 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 Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Planner II
Posting Date: May 21, 2026
Closing Date: June 04, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Urban Planning and Economy
Work Location(s): 9th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

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