Apply Now! Secure a Social Planner Role in Edmonton with an Hourly Wage of $43.33 - $54.74

Safe & Healthy Communities Social Planner

Location: Edmonton, AB

Salary: $43.325 - $54.743 per hour 

Opening: 1 position

Hours: 

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday. 

• Lead the development of frameworks and action plans related to community and safety well-being, with a focus on violence reduction and crime prevention.
• Provide oversight to initiatives and collaborative reports in response to Council motions.
• Establish positive collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement, research, and analysis to inform reports and recommendations.
• Work as part of a team of social planners overseeing initiatives and portfolios.

Certificates & Licenses

• Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Planning/Policy Studies, Sociology, Human Ecology, Business Administration, or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional social planning experience, including project management and collaboration.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in research and analysis of community and social issues.
• Ability to work independently and make evidence-informed decisions.
• Familiarity with public engagement processes and tools, including social media.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional social planning experience, including project management and collaboration.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent leadership skills in project management, negotiation, planning, and delivery processes.
• Superior skills in group facilitation, public engagement processes, and public communication.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues related to social justice, anti-racism, and geopolitical impacts.
• Familiarity with various platforms and techniques/tools for public engagement and communication.
• Understanding of equity-deserving communities and commitment to diversity and inclusion principles.
• Knowledge of social policies related to violence reduction and crime prevention is an asset.
• Project Management training and/or certification is considered an asset.
• Strong skills with Google Suite applications.