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