Description
The Role:
Reporting to the Branch Manager of Development Services, the Director of Planning Coordination will lead the City of Edmonton's plan and plan amendment, rezoning, and road closure reviews and the zoning bylaw team. As we work to advance City Plan's vision of creating a vibrant city where people and business thrive, this leadership position ensures services and operations related to subdivision planning and servicing are delivered in an efficient and effective way. The Director actively participates as a member of the Branch's leadership team, which involves decision-making on programs, policies and operational matters.
The Director provides leadership and strategic management for a multidisciplinary team made up of planners, transportation and drainage engineers, planning techs and clerks.
Goals and deliverables:
- Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure land development proposals conform to approved plans, provincial legislation, Council policies, guidelines and directives, meets standards for safety and public health, and is compatible with existing infrastructure systems
- Foster employee growth and engagement through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluation.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with city building partners - evolve the way we work together, both internally and externally to reduce red tape, address challenges and support economic development
- Represent the Planning Coordination Section at City Council and Public Hearing meetings
- Drive alignment with corporate and departmental strategies, overseeing resource allocation and performance metrics
- Ensure prudent and effective use of financial resources in the conceptualization, direction and delivery of the work
- Maintain overall accountability for the section and ensure comprehensive, accurate and transparent reporting of key performance metrics
- Apply GBA to the development and review of policies, practices and frameworks
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