Industrial Policy Planner (Planner I)

Join our team in shaping the future of Edmonton’s urban landscape! We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead key planning initiatives that directly impact our growing community.

This temporary position leads a project to prepare amendments to industrial Area Structure Plans in alignment with the Industrial Investment Action Plan. Working closely with internal teams and external collaborators, you will support the creation or amendment of industrial Area Structure Plans. You will also review land development applications to evaluate policy alignment and deliver recommendations.

What will you do?

• Support changes to industrial Area Structure Plans under the direction of a Principal Industrial Policy Planner
• Propose policy and regulatory document updates that advance corporate growth objectives
• Maintain project management tracking tools such as charters, Gantt charts, decision logs, and risk registers
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate engagement activities with industrial landowners, industry representatives, and other interested or affected parties
• Prepare plan amendment bylaws, council reports, presentations, and plan consolidation documents
• Support the creation of new industrial Area Structure Plans, including drafting policy content and maps
• Review industrial land development applications (LDAs) for policy alignment and attend pre-application meetings
• Formulate clear recommendations to Planning Coordination and Development Services
• Collaborate across City departments to understand the impacts and trade-offs of proposed policy changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or a related degree focused on positional functions
• Minimum of two (2) years of related planning experience in land use policy or land development planning

Assets

• Project Management certification or formal training

Skills required for success

• Policy interpretation and linking strategic direction to municipal implementation tools
• Strong collaborative approach to integrate perspectives from diverse collaborators
• Effective engagement strategies when connecting with landowners and members of the public
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks independently, document decisions, and maintain project schedules
• Clear written communication for preparing reports, bylaws, and presentations
• Critical thinking to evaluate trade-offs and resolve complex policy challenges
• Adaptability in working alongside multi-disciplinary teams across departments
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

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 as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• This role works primarily in an indoor setting

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 for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $48.774 - $61.628 (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 I
Posting Date: Aug 20, 2026
Closing Date: Sept 03, 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): 8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4