Social Planner Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51783)

Description

This position will be responsible for leading the development, implementation and maintenance of strategic plans, frameworks and action plans pertaining to social development and community wellness within Edmonton.
Such plans will be developed in collaboration with key internal and external partners, in alignment with the City Plan and Community Safety and Well-Being strategy. Such plans will require nuanced stakeholder engagement and partnership brokering, as well as research and analysis to ensure success. 

What will you do?

• Lead the development of significant social policy frameworks and strategic plans, in partnership with external organizations
• Prepare and implement comprehensive project management plans with consideration of diverse internal and external stakeholders, research and analysis, public engagement, and communications
• Determine and develop appropriate documentation outlining formal relationships (Charters, Memorandums of Understanding, Terms of Reference)
• Conduct environmental scans and situational analyses; Undertake research on historical and emerging best practices from other jurisdictions and social trends
• Undertake detailed data analyses, including presentation and visualisation for various audiences
• Identify and assess issues and problems at the community and system levels, and propose potential solutions
• Complete thorough needs assessments as it relates to priorities within the social development branch
• Produce reports, summaries, briefing notes, and memos in accessible language for executive leadership and diverse audiences
• Lead, monitor and evaluate  the development of associated performance measurements, targets, and tools
• Establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with internal partners, other orders of government, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and other community stakeholders
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and apply research and analysis on various matters to inform and produce reports and recommendations for Senior Management and City Council
• Utilize community development approaches when conducting research and as a significant part of strategic planning
• Work as part of a team of social planners maintaining and overseeing related initiatives and portfolios
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarizing the progress and results of various initiatives
• Design and implement effective public engagement processes which provide opportunities for  stakeholders to contribute to the identification of gaps, issues, and policy direction
• Other duties as assigned