General Supervisor, Planning Coordination

City of Edmonton • Edmonton, AB

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a defining opportunity to step into a critical leadership role as the General Supervisor, Central Planning Coordination. You will report directly to the Director of Planning Coordination and lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team comprising professional planners, engineers, technicians, and clerks. Your leadership, supervision, and direction are essential for the effective review and delivering recommendations to City Council of land development applications within the city. This position requires an individual who can cultivate a high-performing environment, provide essential guidance and mentorship, and serve as a critical team leader alongside other General Supervisors and the Director.
The General Supervisor will ensure all land development applications are facilitated and decided efficiently and consistently, adhering to the Municipal Government Act, The City Plan, statutory plans, guidelines, and City policies. Beyond regulatory oversight, this position requires the effective management of resources and creative problem solving to deliver results. As a leader within the Planning Coordination team, you will have a critical role at City Council public hearing and committee meetings by providing confident, trusted advice and subject matter expertise to Council as decision-makers.

Requirements

• Knowledge, training, and/or experience in Planning, Architecture or a related field
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) certification, or the capability to obtain this certification within a specified time frame
• Related leadership experience in a large, complex organization, including managing multi-disciplinary teams accountable for large, politically sensitive, and complex projects
• Combinations of education and experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Proven ability to build a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and work collaboratively
• Understanding of complex municipal subject matter and a proven ability to build influential relationships with internal and external partners
• Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
• Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Build and actively nurture relationships and effective networks with internal and external partners to lead a high performing team and implement The City Plan
• Lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team comprising professional planners, engineers, technicians, and clerks
• Continuously improve organizational capacity to increase staff knowledge and skill, workplace diversity and expertise
• Provide operational and strategic direction to the team based on The City Plan, branch and department objectives
• Direct the preparation, organization, and presentation for all Council public hearings, and supporting the Section as a confident, trusted advisor in the recommendations and justification on applications
• Work with internal and external partners to improve internal processes and procedures with the goal of improving collaboration and decision making, enhancing partnerships, and encouraging innovation
• Respond to inquiries and concerns received by Council, Administration, industry representatives, regulatory bodies, other municipalities and Edmontonians within set timelines
• Build on successful initiatives and relationships to gain understanding and support for ideas
• Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement

Benefits

• 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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed