Strategic Planning Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51343)

Description

Do you possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills? Are you passionate about utilizing your expertise to support the development of a better tomorrow? Are you ready to contribute to the City of Edmonton's vision of becoming a safe, helpful, and inclusive city? If so, then this opportunity is for you! As a Strategic Planning Analyst II, you will play a crucial role within the Social Development Branch of the Community Services Department.

The Strategic Planning Analyst (SPA) supports the Safe and Healthy Communities Section to lead, develop, and ensure coordinated and integrated efforts that are aligned to City strategies, priorities and initiatives. This role focuses on leading Section strategic and business planning,  issues management, and ensuring high-quality documentation, integration and communication across the section and branch. The SPA collaborates across teams to share information, coordinate activities, and ensure strategic alignment. Additionally, the SPA develops and implements systems and processes to streamline operations and support data-driven decision-making. This position reports directly to the Director of the Safe and Healthy Communities Section.

What will you do?

• Use project management techniques to plan, execute, and monitor initiatives, ensuring clear roles, timely completion, and engagement/integration across work areas as appropriate
  
• Track and report on the progress of strategies and initiatives, regularly reviewing plans and identifying trends and opportunities
  
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of strategic and business planning processes, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals
  
• Providing strategic advice to the Safe and Healthy Communities leadership team including monitoring trends and  issues that could impact the Section and Branch
  
• Strategic partnership and relationship building, including building relationships with other orders of government, systems partners, community leaders and providing advice and guidance on interest holder relations to the leadership team
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of programs and processes by analyzing information and developing solutions
  
• Conduct research, gather data, and analyze information to provide recommendations and support decision-making
  
• Develop clear and concise communication materials (briefings, reports, presentations, etc.) to share information effectively
  
• Liaise, and collaborate  with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordination and integration of activities
  
• Develop and implement performance measurement tools and processes to track and analyze effectiveness
  
• Assist in the planning and development of policies that impact operational areas
  
• Provide support to the Director and leadership team through research, analysis, and recommendations on various issues
  
• Other duties as assigned