Manager, Policy & Integration
Manager, Policy & Integration
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As a key member of the Extended Office of the City Clerk Leadership Team the Manager Policy and Integration leads and manages large-scale complex civic projects including municipal and school board elections Ward Boundary reviews by-elections petition and census projects. This role reports to the Director Elections & Legislative Projects and is crucial for ensuring compliance with continuously evolving legislation such as the Local Authorities Election Act. The Manager oversees legislative analysis the permanent Electors register the Project Evaluation Framework and the Election Logistics Management System (ELMS) to ensure functionality and legislative adherence throughout the four-year election cycle.
This new leadership position involves supervising a permanent team of one expanding to lead up to five direct reports and over 80 indirect reports during active election projects. The role requires significant experience in leadership and change management within a high-paced politically sensitive and legislated environment. The Manager ensures all work aligns with the sections guiding principles of accessibility inclusivity equity ethics and safety while maintaining compliance with provincial and municipal legislation and corporate principles.
What will you do
Lead government engagement and responses on election petition and legislative projects
Monitor and interpret new provincial legislation impacting municipal elections and other projects advising leadership on changes and compliance issues
Oversee drafting of Council reports on legislative amendments and lead updates to the Elections Bylaw
Manage the permanent electors register ensuring data system integrity voting station procedures and data sharing with Elections Alberta
Ensure the Elections Logistics and Management System (ELMS) permanent electors register module is functional secure compliant and integrated
Oversee personal information management ensuring compliance with the LAEA and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) including risk identification and data sharing agreements
Plan and implement voter registration periods to ensure updated registers for voting opportunities and election readiness
Manage legislative and regulatory compliance for all elections and legislative projects ensuring technology aligns with legislative requirements
Coordinate with technology teams and vendors to analyze assess and recommend changes or new implementations for election technology solutions ensuring legislative alignment
Oversee the transition and incorporation of new technology solutions ensuring stakeholder readiness
Develop and oversee a robust project evaluation framework for continuous improvement including finalizing election reports and identifying long-term indicators
Provide leadership and supervision to staff encompassing hiring guidance coaching performance management and fostering team engagement
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Office of the City Clerk as part of the Extended Leadership Team providing input into policies and participating in special projects
University degree in public administration political science business administration or a related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex large-scale multi-stakeholder and highly legislated projects
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with policy and program development governance strategic planning and project management
Significant experience in understanding and applying federal provincial and municipal legislation and regulations e.g. MGA LAEA and FOIP Act
Assets:
Experience in municipal government specifically in elections and census
Specific experience in human resource or volunteer management
Local Authority Administration Coursework or Certification (NACLAA I or NACLAA II)
Skills required for success:
Ability to think strategically and apply a systems approach with expertise in legislative projects like elections census and petitions and strong knowledge of relevant acts and local government processes
Elevated knowledge and skills in managing complex information and processes including human resources functions and the design and implementation of successful strategic projects
High level of political acumen and the ability to work effectively at senior levels of the City City Council and the public with proven ability to handle and protect confidential information
Highly adaptable comfortable working in a stressful high-pressure environment with experience leading and managing change strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Applicants may be tested
Conditions of employment & work environment:
Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week Monday - Friday
Salary: $105668.31 - $132083.940 (Annually)
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
This position is subject to a high level of public scrutiny and requires working with the highest ethical standards.
Overtime and evening work may be required especially during peak project periods.
Must be able to work in a high-stress environment with a high volume of work and potential interactions with the public.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
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 sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/SB
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
