Director, Local Economy and Investment Services

The Role:
Urban Planning and Local Economy is a forward-looking department that plans, promotes and advocates change that moves this city towards the Edmonton envisioned by the citizens we serve. The work of this department concentrates on planning and executing for the development needs of today and the future.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, Economic Investment Services, the Director, Local Economy and Investment Services will lead the City of Edmonton’s business retention and expansion, small business supports and local economic development grant programs. The Director plans, organizes, leads and oversees the work of local economic development activities in alignment with the overall branch, department and corporate direction as well as with the City’s external economic development partners including Edmonton Global and Innovate Edmonton. Critical to this work is exceptional customer service to the business community.

First year goals and deliverables:
Ensure front line services and operations are delivered in a way that aligns with corporate strategy and the direction of Council

Implement the Economic Action Plan and Economic Development Policy included in City Plan

Contribute to existing and build new partnerships with external agencies, orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches

Anticipate business opportunities, contribute to policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement

Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work collaboratively with stakeholders supporting corporate priorities

Respond with agility to the emerging needs of the business community

Qualifications :
What does success look like?

Utilize your education and/or training in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Urban Planning or similar fields

Utilize current or past experience in senior leadership roles within large, complex organizations and/or experience as an entrepreneur

Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work collaboratively with stakeholders supporting corporate priorities

Think strategically to address large, complex issues, to manage emergent projects while steering dynamically

Demonstrate service excellence through innovative, responsive, proactive and timely customer service

Build a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and work collaboratively

Balance strategic planning with executive level consulting and communication skills

Understand complex municipal subject matter and build influential relationships with Council, external agencies, orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches

Communicate with strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills

Present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations

Align leadership, organizational climate and resources to support the corporation’s strategic management framework

Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe; Helpful; Accountable; Integrated; and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit (http://bit.ly/3bH2Ztv)

Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit (http://bit.ly/2PLbz1w)

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

1 Permanent, Full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Salary: $130,111.00 – $162,640.00 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/JB

IND123

Classification Title : Director, Plng Service (N/S)

Posting Date : Apr 30, 2021

Closing Date : May 21, 2021 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to) : 1 – Permanent Full-time

Union : Management

Department : Economic Investment Services

Work Location(s) :
3rd Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue

Edmonton T5J 0J4