Job Number: 56281Are you looking for an opportunity to create positive policy and systems change in affordable housing and homelessness issues in Edmonton? Join the Affordable Housing and Homelessness team as a Social Planner and help implement ambitious actions in the Affordable Housing Strategy and Homelessness and Housing Services Plan to reduce housing precarity in Edmonton Utilize your planning, research, and analytical expertise to improve systems in the homeless serving sector and create and maintain the supply of affordable housing for Edmontonians.
Reporting to the Program Manager, Policy and Planning, the Social Planner uses a big picture, systems thinking approach to ensure that the policies and initiatives of the City are aligned, effective, and deliver the desired social outcomes outlined by City Council and senior leadership.
What will you do?Lead development of significant social policy frameworks and strategic plans for the sectionConduct environmental scans and situational analyses; Undertake research on historical and emerging best practices from other jurisdictions and social trendsUndertake detailed data analyses, including presentation and visualization for various audiences; Identify and assess issues and problems at the community and system levels, and propose potential solutionsProduce briefing notes and memos in accessible language for executive leadership and audiencesLead the production and writing of Council Reports with corresponding research and engagement to inform recommendationsDesign and execute effective public engagement processes to involve stakeholders in decision making and policy developmentGather and share information, stay abreast of trends in municipal government and local issues in the communityParticipate in the new development or redesign of services, programs,



and projectsAssess and evaluate proposed and existing programs and servicesEvaluate affordable housing and homelessness initiatives and programsEstablish criteria for program evaluation and assist in the development and implementation of program monitoring, performance evaluation and toolsDevelop, implement, and monitor service and performance improvement processesLead a variety of assigned projects which may be complex, and/or sensitiveEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with internal partners, other orders of government and community stakeholders including the homeless serving organizations, affordable housing providers, and representatives from allied systems of careDetermine and develop appropriate documentation outlining formal relationships (Charters, Memorandums of Understanding, Terms of Reference)Identify community issues and provide information on statistics and demographicsAdvise external agencies and organizations on existing policies and servicesLead, facilitate, and/or participate in external community committees and working groupsRepresent the section on committees and working groups for various branch, department, and corporate initiativesPerform other related duties as requiredQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Business or Public Administration, Recreation, Planning, Political Science, Public Health, or a related disciplineA minimum of five (5)



years of progressively responsible experience in social planning, policy development, impact evaluation, social innovation, strategic design and/or strategic planningOR a Masters Degree and a minimum of 3 years experienceHolders of degrees in Social work must be registered with the Alberta College of Social WorkersAssets:Project Management trainingProject Management certification and/ or Change Management certificationExperience working in affordable housing development and/or working with the homeless serving sector, including the development of housing programs or shelter service deliveryExperience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, key performance indicators, and measuring the impact of social systemsSignificant understanding of Indigenous communities, history, culture, trends and current environmentExperience working with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities and Indigenous-led housing providersSkills required for success:Solid skill and ability with Google Suite of applicationsExperience leading complex projects; must have exceptional project and process management skillsExperience, training, and skills in program/policy evaluation in social developmentAbility to design, implement and manage social research and evaluation of projectsExperience applying evaluation and program monitoring using various evaluation techniquesA keen understanding of the political process involved in gaining support in and approval of recommendations and initiatives including the demonstrated ability to write reports and provide recommendationsThe ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, teammates, and external partnersAbility to work diplomatically and persuasively with community groups, agencies,

📌 Social Planner (Edmonton)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Edmonton