Public Engagement Advisor
Public Engagement Advisor
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Job Description
Bachelors Degree in Community Engagement Social Sciences Community Development Planning Communications or Public Relations or a related field
A minimum of five years of experience applying public engagement theory and best practices to the strategy planning design and delivery of public engagement processes
Experience in project management and/or change management
Experience leading engagement processes with cross-functional teams
An equivalent combination of education and other experiences will be considered
Assets:
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) or other formal training in public engagement
Experience offering strategic advice and / or consulting services
Experience with qualitative research approaches methods data analysis and reporting
Experience with digital engagement platforms and tools
Skills required for success:
Ability to work respectfully collaboratively and strategically in large cross-functional teams
Ability to develop trust and take initiative in a complex high pressure environment
Experience facilitating meetings and workshops with internal and external groups
Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver on time and on budget while building and maintaining strong relationships
Experience with inclusive approaches to engagement (e.g. Gender Based Analysis)
Experience managing and evaluating consultant teams
Experience analyzing and summarizing engagement data as well as writing reports
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated experience with digital engagement platforms and tools
Proficient in using Gmail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Meet; an aptitude for learning other software
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants will be asked to complete a practical application test
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 permanent position
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week or 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday.
Salary: 40 hours per week: $41.847 - $52.537 (Hourly)
33.75 hours per week: $44.283 - $55.601 (Hourly)
Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 and will be forthcoming shortly.
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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Are you passionate about fostering meaningful connections between the City and its residents
What will you do
In this role you will help shape how the City listens to learns from and connects with residents and city building partners. The City of Edmonton is committed to the highest quality of meaningful public engagement. Using your breadth of knowledge about best practices in public engagement and relationship building you will support project teams to build trust and foster meaningful public and interest holder participation. This will include supporting them to strategize for design plan implement analyse report back on and evaluate public engagement processes. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced complex environment and is committed to creating a safe healthy and vibrant city for all Edmontonians. Here are some of the key responsibilities:
Strategic Advising
Work collaboratively with program areas to understand their engagement needs and priorities and create detailed public engagement processes
Rooted in the Public Engagement Framework and Policy provide strategic advice and guidance on public engagement best practices tools and techniques to program areas including decision-makers at various levels
Identify and understand complex issues and how they may impact public engagement activities and work with program areas to identify manage and mitigate engagement risks
Public Engagement Planning and Implementation
Approach challenges with a curious collaborative and service-minded attitude
Use project management practices to ensure engagement activities are well planned and appropriately resourced with clear and shared timelines
Create strategies for plan and design in-person and digital public engagement activities
Oversee procurement and/or manage and evaluate engagement consultant teams ensuring quality consistency and contract compliance
Support program areas in the implementation of in-person and digital public engagement activities
Analyze engagement data and develop reports
Monitor evaluate and report on participation in and participant experience of public engagement activities
Ensure public engagement data and findings are reported back to project/program teams interest holders and Edmontonians
Continuous Improvement
Apply a continuous improvement lens to evaluate public engagement approaches practices and activities to ensure they remain relevant and effective
Research and implement best and innovative practices and test new engagement techniques
Adapt and develop new processes and tools to support in-person and digital public engagement activities
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
