Planner II

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Planner II, you will be at the heart of our accelerated affordable housing programs, including the Housing Action Team (HAT) and Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). You will lead the charge in identifying and reviewing land opportunities, assessing grant applications, and determining the terms for land dispositions and purchases. Your role involves advancing city-owned property into the market and fostering vital relationships with non-profit and private developers. You will provide expert recommendations to leadership that shape how our city delivers housing services. By managing complex projects and navigating multi-level government funding opportunities, you will directly contribute to Edmonton’s target of thousands of new affordable housing units by 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Business, or a related discipline
Four (4) years of progressively responsible urban planning experience
Strong strategic thinking and information analysis skills, especially regarding financially or politically sensitive matters
Expertise in urban design, land use planning, and asset management
Ability to find and negotiate solutions to complex issues while operating in a politicized environment
Excellent communication skills for preparing and presenting comprehensive plans and reports to senior leadership and Council
Ability to handle multiple priority projects and deliver outcomes despite unforeseen challenges
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities, First Nations, and Indigenous-led organizations

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic review of City policies to improve the efficiency of delivering affordable housing
Undertake planning, site preparation, and rezoning analysis to ensure sites are "shovel-ready" for development
Negotiate and execute funding agreements and manage the administration of housing programs
Draft high-level corporate and public documents, including Council reports, memos, and strategic policies
Collaborate with internal experts and external agencies, such as the CMHC and provincial ministries, to gather accurate information for decision-making
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, incorporating planning strategies and resource demands
Monitor affordable housing projects for compliance and annual reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned