Blatchford Development Project Lead
City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB
•CA$113,892 - CA$162,707•Hybrid
About The Position
The City of Edmonton is seeking a motivated leader to serve as the primary facilitator for the multi-decade transformation of the former municipal airport lands into an award-winning, sustainable community. Operating within a collaborative matrix environment, you will bridge the gap between long-term strategy, financial stewardship, and complex infrastructure delivery. This is your opportunity to leverage catalytic investments, unlock massive development potential, and leave a historic legacy on our city's landscape.
Requirements
- Degree in business administration, public administration, political science, project management or a related area of specialization
- Minimum of 9 (nine) years of progressively responsible experience including leadership and project management with a focus on land development, land planning, real estate transactions, business planning, budget development, financial analysis, research, operations management, or process development
- Proven ability to manage outcomes across cross-functional teams and keep a multi-year project flexible to shifting market dynamics
- Expertise in creating long-term forecasts, managing self-supporting debt/cash flows, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Exceptional capacity to coordinate interested and/or affected parties, manage developer partnerships, and represent the city's position to media outlets
- Comfort navigating the complexities of large-scale sustainable utility infrastructure, vertical construction, and low-impact design features like bioswales
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
- Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso
Nice To Haves
- An advanced graduate degree in a relevant field
- Professional designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Accredited Appraiser of the Canadian Institute (AACI), Professional Engineer (P.Eng), or Professional Planner (P.App, APPI)
- Progressively responsible supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary champion and facilitator for the Blatchford Concept Plan and Business Case, managing its evolution in response to market conditions and Council priorities
- Provide clear direction on complex business and financial strategies that have long-term impacts on project-retained earnings
- Chair cross-departmental Integration Committees to ensure the timely coordination of major City Building Projects, such as potential community energy solutions and sustainable transportation links
- Oversee site preparation milestones, including environmental assessments and remediation, to ensure land parcels are physically and administratively ready for sale
- Manage the Invitation for Offers to Purchase (IFOP) procurement process to select qualified development partners and ensure compliance with mandatory green building standards
- Act as the central point of contact and primary media spokesperson for internal departments, external developers, and community partners
- Develop 4-year strategic action plans and author detailed annual progress reports for senior leadership and City Council
- Perform other duties as required
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- Access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
