Job Description - Blatchford Development Project Lead (55351)Job Description||| | --- | --- | | Blatchford Development Project LeadJob Number: 55351Are 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 requiredQualifications :* 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 Qualified 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 advanceThe 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*Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.*Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst IVPosting Date: Jun 5, 2026Closing Date: Jun 19, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : CSU 52Department: Blatchford Redevelopment ProjectWork Location(s):10th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 AvenueEdmonton T5J 0J4 | **Connect with us!**LinkedInFacebook | |#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Blatchford Development Project Lead - C$54.5 - C$77.9 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Winnipeg