Planning & Analysis Manager

The City of Edmonton is looking for a visionary leader to join the Parks and Roads Services branch as the Manager, Planning and Monitoring. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our Safe Mobility section, providing the data-driven foundation for the City’s Vision Zero initiative. By overseeing the collection and analysis of mobility data, you will directly influence how our city prioritizes safety and infrastructure to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. We are seeking a strategic expert who can translate complex technical insights into actionable strategies that shape the future of Edmonton’s streets. If you are passionate about using data to create safer, more equitable mobility for everyone, we encourage you to apply.
Reporting to the General Supervisor of Planning and Programming, you will lead a diverse team of up to 25 professionals dedicated to mobility monitoring and program evaluation. You serve as the corporation’s senior expert on mobility data, setting the strategic direction for how this information is governed and integrated across various departments. Your leadership ensures that Vision Zero data is accurate, trusted, and used as a primary corporate asset for evidence-based decision-making. This role is essential in fostering a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to transportation planning and safety. Ultimately, you are the bridge between complex technical analysis and the strategic policies that move our city forward.
Provide strategic leadership for mobility data collection, monitoring, and evaluation programs to support Vision Zero and broader city planning objectives
Set the corporate direction for mobility data governance, ensuring consistency with data standards and emerging technology trends
Serve as a primary advisor to senior leadership, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends in traffic safety and municipal analytics
Strengthen strategic partnerships across the corporation to embed mobility data into long-range planning and major capital programs
Education in Business, Project Management, Education, Statistics, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in human resources leadership, including recruitment, coaching, and performance development
Assets :
Professional accreditation or specific training in data management, statistics, or project management
Experience working within a municipal environment and understanding the relationship between Council direction and operational delivery
Technical Expertise: Expert knowledge in managing analytical processes, data governance, modeling, and visualization
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to convey technical data to non-technical audiences and community partners
Political Acumen: Ability to anticipate the impacts of shifting priorities and align resources effectively
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Applicants may be tested
Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
Management and Out-of-Scope positions at the City of Edmonton are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the Civic Service Union 52 bargaining unit. Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-time