Policy and Research Planner II

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Planner II
Job Number: 7299

Take a project leadership role, as a Planner II in the Policy and Research Section of Community Services, by initiating and managing strategic information, policy and service projects with community partners, other departments, and other orders of government. You will be addressing a broad range of community service research and planning issues in a fast paced, results oriented environment.
As part of the Policy Development team you will be:
•        Assisting the Department's Leadership Team in strategic policy making
" X* i  q8 n2 c  e•        Coordinating and implementing City Council directed policy initiatives
•        Leading complex projects, at the department level, that are intended to transform services of four very distinct lines of business: Fire Services, Neighbourhood and Community Development Services, and Recreation Facility Services
0 B- R8 {: k, z- @& d•        Developing position papers, carrying out specialized projects and analysis for the department and City of Edmonton, leading to recommendations for policy and program change
•        Preparing requests for proposals, and directing and supervising the work of hired consultants and or department project teams
•        Assessing the impact of policy and legislative changes of other orders of government on the City of Edmonton and citizens
. L  G! \9 }8 w* p7 M7 G6 \6 F! I•        Providing professional planning, advisory and project management services to department staff and business units.
) t1 i" n; r% M0 b! qQualifications:
•        Candidates require a University degree in a related field such as business administration, planning, or policy studies. A Masters Degree would be considered an asset
# J' N8 R  L  L6 X7 _•        A minimum of six (6) years of diverse experience that includes undertaking major research reports, policy development and the formulation of municipal strategies in the fields of community social planning, recreation, social service, and/or fire services
•        Extensive experience in a supervisory/leadership, project manager role
•        Superior verbal, presentation and written communication skills
" q% v5 g* c& W* p% K•        Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
7 M6 g9 L" e9 x# Z9 A# W2 I•        Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices involved in project management and public involvement processes
4 [$ D# Y, P7 p•        Experience in a large corporate or government setting would be an asset.
0 _/ c! a+ ^( `5 L) x$ N+ {•        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with a broad spectrum of community and special interest groups.
: {' V9 r, ]: O$ n# p4 W! E•        General proficiency with Microsoft Office.

. V5 ^( a  \$ v. Y- Q; fNote: Applicants may be tested

: S4 e0 d4 _" N# `% yHours of Work:  33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program
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Salary Range:  21M, Salary Grade: 032, $38.958- $49.714 (Hourly), $2,629.67- $3,355.70 (Bi-Weekly), $68,634.260- $87,583.640 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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2 w9 x$ ~4 F* r& j! EGeneral:
• Civic Service Union 52 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office
$ v$ V& q1 @. I5 r# }0 b( {• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted
• We are an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals
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The Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the New West Partnership with British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces.  Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extraprovincial credentials at www.tilma.ca.
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- R$ ^0 T0 U0 b2 mRecruitment Consultant: KP/JW
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9 M! i9 p8 a% E2 V6 K) T# \/ C- ]Classification Title: Planner II
Posting Date: Jul 4, 2011
Closing Date - 11:00pm on: Jul 18, 2011
4 @' p+ K" c1 xNumber of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
. P4 X( v! I2 V) ?Union : CSU 52
, C$ W3 ?$ Q! m: p- PDepartment: Policy and Research (Community Services)
1 E. K4 F7 b$ q) S4 fWork Location(s):  CN Tower, 10004 - 104 Ave