Blatchford Development Project Lead

Are you ready to champion one of the most ambitious sustainable urban redevelopments in North America? The City of Edmonton is seeking a motivated leader to serve as the primary facilitator for the multi-decade transformation of the former municipal airport lands into an award-winning, sustainable community. Operating within a collaborative matrix environment, you will bridge the gap between long-term strategy, financial stewardship, and complex infrastructure delivery. This is your opportunity to leverage catalytic investments, unlock massive development potential, and leave a historic legacy on our city's landscape. 

What will you do?

• Serve as the primary champion and facilitator for the Blatchford Concept Plan and Business Case, managing its evolution in response to market conditions and Council priorities
• Provide clear direction on complex business and financial strategies that have long-term impacts on project-retained earnings
• Chair cross-departmental Integration Committees to ensure the timely coordination of major City Building Projects, such as potential community energy solutions and sustainable transportation links
• Oversee site preparation milestones, including environmental assessments and remediation, to ensure land parcels are physically and administratively ready for sale
• Manage the Invitation for Offers to Purchase (IFOP) procurement process to select qualified development partners and ensure compliance with mandatory green building standards
• Act as the central point of contact and primary media spokesperson for internal departments, external developers, and community partners
• Develop 4-year strategic action plans and author detailed annual progress reports for senior leadership and City Council
• Perform other duties as required

• Degree in business administration, public administration, political science, project management or a related area of specialization
• Minimum of 9 (nine) years of progressively responsible experience including leadership and project management with a focus on land development, land planning, real estate transactions, business planning, budget development, financial analysis, research, operations management, or process development

Assets: 

• An advanced graduate degree in a relevant field
• Professional designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Accredited Appraiser of the Canadian Institute (AACI), Professional Engineer (P.Eng), or Professional Planner (P.App, APPI)
• Progressively responsible supervisory experience 

Skills required for success:

• Proven ability to manage outcomes across cross-functional teams and keep a multi-year project flexible to shifting market dynamics
• Expertise in creating long-term forecasts, managing self-supporting debt/cash flows, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Exceptional capacity to coordinate interested and/or affected parties, manage developer partnerships, and represent the city's position to media outlets
• Comfort navigating the complexities of large-scale sustainable utility infrastructure, vertical construction, and low-impact design features like bioswales
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants may be tested

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
• Occasional site visits to an active construction and land development development site, which necessitates the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• 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

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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work:  40 hours per week

Salary Range: $54.546 - $77.925 (Hourly); $113,892.050 - $162,707.400 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: LG/RA

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