Principal Industrial Policy Planner (Planner II)

Step into a key role where your expertise shapes the future of Edmonton's industrial growth! We are looking for a dedicated professional to guide strategic land use policy and foster sustainable economic development across our city.

As the Principal Industrial Policy Planner, you will lead the implementation of the Industrial Investment Action Plan through statutory plans and policy updates. Reporting to a Senior Planner, you will manage project schedules, direct research, and lead the creation or amendment of industrial Area Structure Plans. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and internal teams to drive long-term strategic results.

What will you do?

• Lead and manage updates to industrial Area Structure Plans, policy documents, and regulatory guidelines to align with corporate growth goals
• Guide the creation of new industrial Area Structure Plans from project inception through to final Council approval
• Prepare plan amendment bylaws, Council reports, presentations, and formal policy documentation
• Collaborate with internal operational teams to evaluate tradeoffs and land-use impacts
• Connect with industrial landowners, development representatives, and engagement participants to gather technical insights and inform policy
• Provide project direction, guidance, and feedback to junior planners supporting industrial initiatives
• Review recommendations on complex industrial Land Development Applications (LDAs) and attend pre-application discussions with applicants
• Maintain comprehensive project management frameworks, including project charters, Gantt charts, risk logs, and decision registers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a degree related to the functions specific to the position
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience in land use policy or land development planning

Assets

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)

Skills required for success

• Advanced policy planning expertise, with structural competence in interpreting municipal land-use tools and policy frameworks
• Strong collaborative leadership to align diverse perspectives across internal departments and external organizations
• Effective communication skills to execute clear public engagement and present policy proposals directly to Council and senior leaders
• Rigorous organizational capability to document decisions, manage schedules, and track multi-phase project milestones independently
• Strategic problem-solving skills to navigate competing development priorities and complex urban land scenarios
• Analytical proficiency in evaluating technical reports, contract deliverables, and land development applications
• Mentorship skills to provide clear task direction, review deliverables, and support the professional growth of junior team members
• Proficiency in establishing robust project management artifacts, including risk registers, communication plans, and decision logs
• 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: $51.181 - $65.310 (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 II
Posting Date: Aug 19, 2026
Closing Date: Sept 02, 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