Monitoring & Analysis Planner Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54657)

Description

Are you passionate about using data to help shape the future of Edmonton? Get ready to join the dynamic Urban Planning and Economy department as a Monitoring & Analysis Planner! In this role, you will be at the forefront of urban growth monitoring, providing critical evidence that drives impactful land use decisions. You'll be a key player supporting the Annual Growth Monitoring Program, transforming complex spatial data into clear, actionable insights for our city leaders and community partners. If you are a curious problem-solver with a strong knowledge of planning and a knack for GIS and statistical analysis, we want to hear from you. Help us build a well-informed, vibrant Edmonton.

•  Use your land use planning expertise and technical skills in GIS and statistical analysis to develop, maintain, and create compelling visualizations of topics such as (but not limited to) housing, land use, density, and population changes.

• Contribute to the Annual Growth Monitoring Program by drafting concise reports and creating data-driven visualizations that clearly communicate current state as well as growth trends

• Develop work plans and methodologies for land use planning assignments that require spatial analysis

• Evaluate, develop, and/or improve metrics and indicators that assess if Edmonton is on track to meet the housing and land use targets in The City Plan and other applicable land use policy documents

• Apply analytical skills to provide data-driven, meaningful insights and recommendations that go beyond basic planning theory on highly visible land use decisions

• Prepare communication materials, (e.g. briefing notes, reports, presentations, etc.) for technical and non-technical audiences such as senior administration, the public, consultants, etc. 

• Apply land use planning and data management expertise to improve existing and/or create new urban growth related datasets that match the evolving data needs related to land use planning and residential development in Edmonton