25 Dec
City of Edmonton
Edmonton
Job Description - Geodemographic Planner (51192)
Job Description
Geodemographic Planner
Job Number
51192
Shape Edmonton’s future! Use your geodemographic expertise to guide sustainable urban growth.
The Monitoring and Analysis Team within the Urban Growth Unit provides expertise to support evidence-based decision-making for planning and implementation of The City Plan.
In this role you will lead the City’s Geodemographic Projections Program (GPP) while supporting the City’s urban growth monitoring and analysis initiatives. The work you do will be instrumental in shaping the city's future by analyzing and projecting the implementation of the City Plan at a neighborhood level.
You will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities to guide a team of professionals. If you have a passion for demographic projections, geospatial modeling, and a vision for sustainable urban growth, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
What will you do?
- Lead, scope, design, develop and modify land use, population, and housing projections at sub-city geographies that are in alignment with the City Plan and other relevant legislation and policies.
- Track and analyze housing, economic, market conditions, and policy changes to understand their implications for land use, housing, and population distribution.
- Create and refine computer simulation models and methodologies focused on urban growth and geodemographics.
- Process large data sets and conduct quality assessment and quality control activities on other large data sets processed by team resources.
- Lead/undertake advanced analytics using GIS-based software to evaluate development constraints and opportunities as they relate to land suitability, neighbourhood redevelopment potential, open space,
growth management, demographic changes, etc.
- Offer expert advice on advanced land use and demographic modeling to forecast and evaluate the potential impacts of land use policy.
- Train and mentor team members in running models, interpreting results effectively and providing data-driven recommendations on impactful land use decisions.
- Develop infographics and business intelligence tools to present findings to diverse audiences.
- Prepare or coordinate the preparation of reports and recommendations related to population, land use planning, housing, and employment.
- Manage projects and coordinate activities in a way that ensures efficient resource management, balancing risks associated with exploratory projects, and meeting the goals of the Unit.
- Exhibit leadership competencies in supporting junior staff.
- Support senior staff in advancing the Geodemographic Projections Program and other growth monitoring and analysis initiatives.
Qualifications
- University degree in Urban Planning, Human Geography, Economics or a discipline with a focus on demographics, land use planning, economics, forecasting and geospatial analysis.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in geodemographic analysis and forecasting.
- Advanced training in computer modelling and statistics, along with intermediate ArcGIS software proficiency.
- Familiar with land use planning principles, the City of Edmonton's land development process and The City Plan.
- Proficiency in Tableau or similar visualisation software.
Assets
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and regional affiliate.
Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities required for success:
- The successful candidate must have applied knowledge of the following subject matters:
- Geodemographics
- Land use planning and development processes
- Planning policy and legislation
- Growth monitoring
- Modelling
- The successful candidate must have the following skills:
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong statistical analysis skills
- Strong skills in GIS and modelling
- Project management
- Good stakeholder engagement skills
- The successful candidate will have the following demonstrated abilities:
- Systems thinking
- Problem-solving
- Explaining technical work to less technical audiences
- Taking initiative and working independently
- Meeting deadlines while managing competing priorities
- Team building and reaching consensus
Work Environment
- 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.
- Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework.
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments.
- Alignment to our Leadership Competencies.
- Applicants may be tested.
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 **********@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits here.
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $51.171 - $65.301 (Hourly); $90,150.51 - $115,044.04 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/MM
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Classification Title: Planner II
Posting Date
Closing Date
Jan 19, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to)
1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department
Urban Planning and Economy
Work Location(s)
7th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
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