Blatchford Development Project Lead Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55351)

Description

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

Qualifications

• 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 employment@edmonton.ca. 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

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst IV
Posting Date: Jun 05, 2026
Closing Date: Jun 19, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Infrastructure Services
Work Location(s): 10th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

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