Are you a data and policy skilled who wants to make a tangible difference in your community? The Affordable Housing and Homelessness Section at the City of Edmonton is looking for a skilled, collaborative, and analytical Planning and Data Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will help us address housing needs and coordinate the City's response to homelessness by turning complex data sets into meaningful, actionable insights, conducting independent research projects, and establishing evaluation frameworks. If you excel at data visualization, project coordination, and storytelling through metrics, your expertise can help shape the future of housing in Edmonton.Reporting to the Program Manager of Policy and Planning, the Planning and Data Analyst supports projects and activities related to data and policy analysis to assess housing needs and track the City's progress on addressing them. You will work closely with social planners, data and policy specialists, and City-funded organizations to develop performance monitoring frameworks and respond to Council, public and data inquiries. This role is deeply collaborative, requiring you to understand the day-to-day operations of various teams to support the development of data-informed insights. You will be responsible for translating complex housing models or data into accessible public-facing tools, reports, and presentations for executive leadership and Council. Ultimately, your work will help evaluate the effectiveness of housing and homelessness programs and support evidence-based decision-making.What will you do?Support the development and/or monitoring of evaluation frameworks for major strategic initiatives, such as the Updated Affordable Housing Strategy and the Homelessness and Housing Services PlanDesign and provide customized, easy-to-implement data tracking solutions to build data solutionsCreate public-facing dashboards, visual tools, and reports to transparently communicate the City's progress on housing initiatives to Council and the publicMonitor and update the City's affordable housing inventory as required, including outreach to external partnersEvaluate Affordable Housing and Homelessness initiatives and programs and make recommendations.Conduct environmental scans,



jurisdictional reviews, and independent research to inform policy recommendations and assess legislative impactsLead independent projects including management of project scoping, timelines, and milestones for strategic housing initiativesContribute to updating strategic housing initiatives such as the City 's Housing Needs Assessment through quantitative data analysis and qualitative engagement with housing organizationsPrepare and contribute to Council Reports, briefing notes, memorandums, presentations, evaluation summaries, and other relevant documents required to both internal and external partiesSupport the implementation of strategic housing initiatives, manage timelines and ensure milestones are methttps://www.Edmonton.Ca/programs_services/housing/affordable-housing-developmentsQualifications:Undergraduate Degree in Public Policy, Economics, Public Administration, Statistics, Urban Planning, or a related fieldA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience combining strategic and operational business planning, performance measures, business case development and data analyticsAssets:A Master 's degree in a related field is preferredExperience with project management or leadership within a public sector environmentThree years of experience specializing in professional data analysisFamiliarity with application layer technologies and programming languages such as Google Workspace, Tableau, AppScript, AppSheet and Looker/Data StudioSkills required for success:Proficient at identifying trends within distinct data points and simplifying complex data models into a visual or narrative format for diverse audiencesExperienced in navigating the sensitivities of governmentExperience responding to high-pressure,



time-sensitive inquiriesHighly skilled at translating raw data outputs into practical policy recommendations and expressing complex ideas persuasively in writing and presentationsAdvanced knowledge of primary and secondary research methodologies, including data collection, trend analysis, and results presentationStrong relationship-building skills with the ability to utilize influence, mediation, and collaboration to resolve issues and navigate workplace cultureAlignment to the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.Ly/4brRrXm )Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusionConditions of Employment:Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirementApplicants may be testedWork 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.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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefitshttps://bit.Ly/COEbenefits*Up to 1 permanent full-time position*Hours of Work:33.75 hours per weekSalary Range:$51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90,925.680 - $114,897.810 (Annually)Recruitment Consultant:PC/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst IIPosting Date: Jun 8, 2026Closing Date: June 22, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion: CSU 52Department: Social DevelopmentWork Location(s): 18th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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