Intermunicipal Project Manager

Job Description - Intermunicipal Project Manager (55775) Job Description Intermunicipal Project Manager up to 17 months Job Number : 55775 The City of Edmonton is seeking an experienced, strategy-focussed Project Manager to lead the development of new intermunicipal plans and agreements with its municipal neighbours. Reporting to the Senior Regional Planner, the Project Manager will be a key member of a team responsible for developing Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDP) and Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICF) between Edmonton and its eight bordering municipalities. This role requires expertise in managing project scope, timeline, budget, and quality, along with strong capabilities in influence, collaboration, communication, issue mediation, and problem-solving. The successful candidate will support the Senior Regional Planner in fostering effective intermunicipal cooperation and collaboration amongst City staff for this complex and high-profile initiative. What you will do: Manage the planning and delivery of Intermunicipal Development Plans and Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks: Prepare and maintain essential project management documents Develop and implement project governance structures Manage meeting logistics and subject matter expert participation Ensure strategic alignment of project deliverables and proactively address intermunicipal dynamics Oversee the procurement process, including RFPs, contract management, and vendor performance, as needed Monitor and manage project delivery, focusing on scope, schedule, budget, and quality Ensure adherence to corporate project management best practices and mentor team members Support the Project Leads to manage internal and external communications and relationships: Develop relationships with internal and external subject matter experts Participate in the development and implementation of public/partner engagement processes and activities with communication advisors Craft and deploy strategic communication plans in partnership with communication advisors Oversee all project communications Administration: Prepare and present clear project status reports for various partners, and support creation of City Council reports Lead project closure activities, including final sign-offs, post-project evaluations and capturing lessons learned Qualifications : Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline Minimum of seven (7) years directly related experience in policy development, project management for municipal projects that are policy based Assets: PMP, PRINCE2 , or Change Management certifications Experience working within a public sector environment Skills required for success: Proven ability to manage complex projects, including defining scope, monitoring performance, identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring successful outcomes, and allocating resources effectively. This includes developing and managing budgets and schedules Expertise in cultivating productive relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely communications, and possessing highly proficient written and verbal communication skills Highly developed skills in resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively Ability to set clear objectives for procurement processes, efficiently complete RFP steps, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to evolving priorities Familiarity with Google Workspace Commitment to the City's Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework, Cultural Commitments, and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm ) Applicants may be tested Conditions of employment: The successful candidate will be required to provide their own vehicle for City use and where appropriate, may be reimbursed according to City policy; this may require the successful applicant to obtain auto business use insurance Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent) 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 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 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 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 temporary position for up to 17-month available Hours of Work: 33.75 hour work week Salary Range: $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly); $95,407.570 - $121,754.540 (Annually) Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation Classification Title : Strategic Planning Analyst III Posting Date : Aug 7, 2026 Closing Date : Aug 14, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Temporary Full-time Union : CSU 52 Department : Planning and Environment Services Work Location(s) : 8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4 Connect with us! LinkedIn Facebook FAQ City of Edmonton Website Talent Hub