Job Summary

This position performs senior professional planning work for the Planning and Development Department, Housing and Homelessness Section.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff; assists with hiring, establishes work assignments, and directs planning staff primarily engaged in acquiring, analysing, monitoring, and disseminating housing and homelessness related data and information for decision-making by the Planning and Development Department, City of Saskatoon Council and Administration, and public and collaborative partnerships. Conducts performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.
• Communicates and engages with a variety of rightholders and stakeholders, including but not limited to City Administration, senior levels of government, First Nations, Metis, other professionals including industry representatives, property and business owners, community associations, advocacy groups, the public and City Council to inform the development and implementation of plans and policies.
• Represents the Planning and Development Department and provides support to internal and external committees, stakeholders, rights holders and organizations.
• Meets and negotiates with, applicants and members of the public over matters of public policy dealing with housing and homelessness related data and analysis.
• Maintains liaison with other professionals, government agencies, consultants, community-based organizations and community associations regarding housing and homelessness related data and policy matters.
• Maintains expertise related to current and anticipated trends in housing and homelessness data analysis, and land use planning.
• Develops monitoring and evaluation frameworks for related strategies and plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• University Degree in Commerce, Business, Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Statistics Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Public Administration or a directly related discipline, and possession of a full membership standing in the applicable professional organization

or

• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Six years’ progressively responsible professional experience in city planning, data analysis and management and/or collaborative community research, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of city planning, research methods, and data analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable municipal bylaws and provincial legislation and regulations pertaining to land use planning.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, senior levels of government, First Nations, the development industry, professionals in various fields, employees, and civic officials.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage conflicts in a positive and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to make clear decisions in a prompt and consistent manner.
• Demonstrated research and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated skill in the operation of a computer with Microsoft Office, and a variety of statistical and database applications.
• Understanding of GIS and mapping principles and practices.