Senior Planner, Open Space Strategy Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53863)

Description

Reporting to the General Supervisor of Urban Growth and Open Space (Open Space), the Senior Planner is a key leadership role responsible for directing the planning, protection, and future assembly of the city-wide open space and ecological networks. This position leads complex open space projects and strategic plans, develops and interprets key policies, and provides professional direction and supervision to a team including Planners,Ecological Planners and environmental specialists. Through expert analysis and strategic decision-making, the Senior Planner plays a significant role in ensuring the quality and sustainability of the city's green infrastructure and environmental assets, collaborating closely with inter-Departmental teams, City Council, and various external stakeholders.
 

What will you do?
 

• Lead the review, assessment, and administration of various land development applications, including the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan

• Provide expert direction and coordinate the preparation of official recommendations on development applications for City Council, Committees, and various quasi-judicial boards

• Collaborate and negotiate with development industry representatives to ensure the achievement of sustainable open space networks and desired urban form

• Partner with internal business areas to align infrastructure and social projects with the City's open space policy framework, evaluating competing needs for comprehensive business decisions

• Direct the assessment of the City's existing wellness, celebration, and ecological networks in alignment with corporate priorities

• Lead strategic open space asset management, including the identification of future land acquisition needs and the creation of Natural Area Management Plans

• Manage and direct external consulting services, including the preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), scope, budget, and schedule for complex projects

• Supervise and manage professional, technical, and support staff, covering recruitment, performance evaluation, workload determination, and mentorship

• Create and coordinate responses to inquiries and motions from City Council, Committees, and Councilors regarding open space policies, planning, and land requirements

• Lead and support engagement with the public, media, and key external partnerships (e.g., The River Valley Alliance) pertaining to the planning and implementation of the City's open space network