Park Project Specialist

Job Description - Park Project Specialist (55394) Job Description Park Project Specialist Job Number : 55394 Are you passionate about community development and transforming public spaces? The City of Edmonton is looking for a collaborative, organized, and community-minded professional to join our team as a Neighbourhood Services Parkland Project Specialist. In this role, you will play a vital part in bringing vibrant parkland projects to life. You will serve as a key guide, supporting City community liaisons and community groups successfully navigate City processes from initial strategy to project realization. If you excel at building positive relationships, solving complex problems, and making a meaningful impact on neighborhood liveability, we want to hear from you! Reporting to the Strategic Planner, the Neighbourhood Parkland Project Specialist implements the Community Led Parkland Development Process within Community Services as part of the City's Project Development and Delivery Model (PDDM). This role acts as a central bridge, bringing diverse collaborators together from across the City to solve community parkland-related issues and preparing communications back to City Councillors and neighbourhoods. You will lead and guide internal and external groups through City policies, collaboratively navigating project development, coordination, and issues management. Additionally, you will research and develop program resources, deliver training, track quarterly/annual metrics, and manage tripartite agreements and maps as community league licensed areas evolve. This position is involved in complex projects and regularly participates in cross-departmental initiatives and actions project plans. What will you do? Implement the Community Led Parkland Development Process for park and facility development by determining project scale, scope, and viability Assess and approve community-led project proposals, identifying agreement requirements, funding eligibility, site constraints, and relevant policies Liaise with City staff and community groups to coordinate complex park development projects and provide expert planning advice Manage issues and correspondence related to groups that are non-compliant with community-led processes. Assist city liaison in supporting community partners with the development of strategic plans, business cases, navigating city processes and frameworks Develop, maintain, and update resource guides, tools, templates, and briefing notes to support staff and community groups Review and update tripartite agreements and maps using AEGIS mapping tools as community league areas are developed or modified Develop training materials and facilitate workshops for City staff and community members regarding the Community Led Process Prepare annual and quarterly metric reports, monitor reporting, identifying policy gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies Support cross-department initiatives based on subject matter insights and knowledge Develop and action project plans Other duties as assigned Neighbourhood Services Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Recreation, Business, Arts, Education, or a related discipline Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in community relations, facility development planning/support, project coordination, or business planning Assets: Demonstrated successful experience leading community-driven projects Sound knowledge of the Project Development and Delivery Model (PDDM), Community Led Parkland Development Program, and related policies and processes Experience utilizing AEGIS mapping software or similar geographic information systems Skills required for success: Strong project management, time management, and multi-priority management skills Superior communication (written and verbal) and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate complex, technical planning information to diverse, non expert partners Excellent conflict management, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills, with a proven ability to exercise tact and sound judgment in sensitive situations Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional, integrated teams Strong analytical skills to monitor reporting, evaluate metrics, identify efficiencies, and write clear briefing notes and reports Political acumen to make sound decisions with an understanding of budgetary and political implications, knowing when to escalate issues Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm ) Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion Conditions 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 requirement Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance 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. ​ 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. This role works primarily in an indoor setting Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states 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 contact [email protected] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits Up to 1 permanent full-time position This requisition is open to internal candidates only. Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week Salary Range: $45.611 - $57.269 (Hourly); $80,355.180 - $100,893.660 (Annually) Recruitment Consultant: PC/SB Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation. Classification Title : Recreation Officer II Posting Date : Jun 5, 2026 Closing Date : June 19, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-time Union : CSU 52 Department : Social Development Work Location(s) : 19th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4 Connect with us! LinkedIn Facebook FAQ City of Edmonton Website Talent Hub