Senior Planner Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55078)

Description

Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of Edmonton through impactful land development and urban design. This role offers the opportunity to lead professional planning staff while navigating complex files that define the city's growth and sustainability.

As a Senior Planner, you lead a team of professionals in managing major land development applications, statutory plans, and policy amendments. You act as a primary representative at Council and Committee meetings, ensuring that development decisions align with The City Plan and professional planning standards.

What will you do?

• Lead and supervise a team of planners, technicians, and students by assigning work, providing direction, and overseeing the quality of deliverables
• Direct recruitment, performance management, coaching, and staff development initiatives
• Present professional recommendations and information to City Council, the Senior Management Team, and various committees
• Manage complex land use bylaw applications, rezonings, and plan amendments
• Facilitate engagement with community partners and interested and/or affected parties to resolve conflicts and improve service levels
• Provide expert planning advice on corporate-level projects involving transportation, infrastructure, and economic development
• Oversee the development of engagement and communication plans for major projects
• Identify and implement process improvements for development permitting and business systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning or a closely related discipline
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal, intermunicipal, or regional planning
• Supervisory experience managing professional staff

Assets:

• Training in public administration, local governance, or leadership
• Certifications in project management, change management, or public participation
• Experience presenting to Councils or public authority boards
• Private sector experience in land development or policy development

Skills required for success:

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Expertise in leading, supervising, and building high-performing teams
• Proficiency in analyzing complex technical information and interpreting bylaws and legislation
• Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills involving multi-party interests and sensitive issues
• Efficiency in making timely, informed decisions under pressure
• Exceptional written communication for drafting reports, policies, and regulations
• Strong verbal communication for interacting with diverse groups and collaborators
• History of working effectively with the public, industry representatives, and elected officials
• Management of external consultants and contractors
• Application of project management and change management principles to urban projects
• Political acumen and awareness of the municipal environment

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
• Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time
• This is a public-facing role requiring interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs 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 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: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $57.675 - $72.849 (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 III
Posting Date: Apr 22, 2026
Closing Date: May 06, 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): 6th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

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