Lead Strategist - External Relations and Public Engagement

Edmonton - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 97104 - 138720

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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A Bachelors Degree in Political Science Public Relations Business Communications or a related field
A minimum of six (6) years of experience in a complex environment leading and working in an external relations and public engagement capacity. A related diploma combined with increased experience may also be considered
Progressively responsible experience in a leadership role within a large unionized and complex organization including supervisory experience in recruitment coaching performance management and conflict resolution
Experience in planning designing and implementation of engagement processes change and project management and relationship and partnership building

Assets:

A Masters Degree (MBA or other) in a related field
Certification in Change Management or Project Management
An International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) certificate or similar professional training

Skills required for success:

Demonstrated experience providing a high level of collaboration consultation relationship-building and guidance
High degree of political acumen with the ability to understand politically sensitive and complex issues and initiatives in a large public sector environment
Strong leadership supervisory conflict resolution and negotiation skills to lead direct and motivate staff across functional work teams
Highly developed public speaking presentation and communication skills including the ability to strategically position issues for decision-maker
Knowledge and experience in change management and project management methodologies as well as building organizational capacity
An ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision making independent decisions within established policies and procedures
The ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment with multiple and changing priorities
An ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the corporation and with external interest groups and organizations
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

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 Learn more about our benefits to 1 temporary position up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $46.506 - $66.437(hourly) $97104.5300 - $138720.460 (annually)

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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Are you a natural leader with a talent for building meaningful relationships and a passion for public engagement The City of Edmonton is looking for a Lead Strategist to join the City Operations Communications & Engagement team. Reporting to the Account Director this role is responsible for aligning and integrating external relations and public engagement functions to achieve departmental and project goals.

The City Operations department is responsible for keeping Edmontonians working moving and thriving every day. The department includes four branches: Edmonton Transit Service; Fleet and Facility Services; Parks and Roads Services and Waste Services.

The successful candidate will lead the external relations portfolio by fostering authentic and mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with key external groups ensuring strategic alignment with City priorities and advancing the department and Citys reputation. Additionally you will provide strategic oversight and direction to the departments public engagement activities upholding the Citys Public Engagement Policy (C593D) and ensuring residents and interest groups have meaningful opportunities to contribute to Citys decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional communication and leadership skills capable of navigating complex and politically sensitive environments.

What will you do

Use in-depth understanding of the needs perspectives and contributions of key external interest groups to inform departmental strategy and policy.
Ensure the departments and the Citys strategic priorities interests and values are understood and supported by external interest groups building trust and advancing the Citys reputation
Identify develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with a variety of external groups including other orders of government post secondary institutions businesses associations community leagues non-profits etc.
Participate in external events/activities representing the department and help facilitate conversations and connections with external interest groups
Identify opportunities for strategic integration of external relations and public engagement functions
Provide leadership strategic oversight and direction to the City Operations Public Engagement team and the Senior Public Engagement Advisor
Lead the public engagement strategic planning process at the program and department level and manage relationships with internal program areas and leaders
Offer internal consultation and expertise to department teams and managers on public engagement matters and issues management
Lead the recruitment onboarding coaching mentorship and performance management of staff
Contribute to the design implementation and continuous improvement of section and unit-level external relations and engagement processes and practices

Connect with us!LinkedInFacebookA Bachelors Degree in Political Science Public Relations Business Communications or a related fieldA minimum of six (6) years of experience in a complex environment leading and working in an external relations and public engagement capacity. A related diploma combined...