Advisor, Special Projects

Job opportunityThe Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position ofAdvisor Special ProjectsCorporate Services department(Two-year contract position 35 hours per week)Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area less than one hours drive from Toronto and just moments away from the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment the Town of Orangeville (Town) offers an excellent combination of location small-town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters Orangeville is home to over 30000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within Dufferin is a great place to raise a family with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a values-based thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees success. Our values of respect integrity team and excellence (RITE) arent just words theyre what we live by every day. They guide how we work together do what is RITE make decisions and support each other. These values form the foundation of our workplace culture helping us grow stronger as a team and better serve our community. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in descriptionThe Town has a contract opportunity available for the position of Advisor Special Projects. This is expected to be a two-year contract position starting in April 2026. Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services this role ensures strategic priorities and values of the Town are developed and supported. This is accomplished through translating corporate initiatives into project plans; continuous and effective research; creating and leading project teams; collaborating with stakeholders; reporting to committees and preparing recommendations. This role also collaborates with the Corporate Services Management Team and supports other departmental initiatives. Job dutiesIdentifying building and fostering relationships for project implementation and success outcomes; acting as an advisory subject matter expert to meet corporate service standards; collaborating with external partners and stakeholder groups; guiding project leads and teams regarding corporate goals and objectives; delivering judgment and perspective that result in customer service satisfaction; and keeping abreast of issues that may impact Town corporate legislation Council agendas and reports to identify potential impacts on the organization; staying informed on local issues and community priorities to support engagement with stakeholders; and preparing briefing summaries to support leadership in meetings or public reports proposals and recommendations to management for effective decision-making; continuously reviewing project direction and progress to provide subject matter expertise reporting and communication to key stakeholders and senior management; preparing reports and updates to senior management and Council; and developing and maintaining a corporate reporting and maintaining dashboards to support decision making; leading the annual reporting process on progress toward the Towns Strategic Plan including data collection analysis and final report preparation; preparing semi-annual reports on government relations activities outcomes and emerging issues; co-ordinating and producing the Towns annual Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) report; and managing and delivering reporting for other corporate-wide project managementexpertiseto support solutions and changes to meet corporate key strategies; designing and developing the overall project delivery strategy including creation and execution of project plans and risk management; leading and managing project life cycles frominceptionand business case to deployment and post-implementation review; developing outlines descriptions and implementation plans; and providing support to project leads and project management principles and strategies by researching analyzingand evaluating methods to ensure scope milestones and targets are achieved; identifying issues and challenges; identifying andresolving issues related to project developmentprogressand implementation; providing support analysisand advice to leadership; troubleshooting matters of importance to management and providing recommendations to aid in resolution; and supporting corporate committees for shared expense management to meet corporate policies and guidelines; establishing and recommending budget requirements to ensure effective resource and expense management; identifying pressures operational requirements and ensuring tracking of specific areas or projects; managing and monitoring projects expenditures and revenue; and continually reviewing programs with a heightened awareness of cost the implementation of the Towns EquityDiversityand Inclusion (EDI) Strategy translating strategic goals into actionable initiatives; fostering and managing partnerships to advance EDIobjectives including collaboration with departments organizations and external stakeholders; co-ordinating and delivering the Towns annual EDI reporting including performance measurement analysis and outcomes; and managing the EDI strategy budget end-to-end including planningmonitoringexpenditures and ensuring alignment with duties as -secondary degree or diploma preferably in Business Administration Public Administration or equivalent in related field.3 years experience in an advisory project-based Project management experiencePolitical acumenStrong Customer Service and People Management skills; interface with internal and external stakeholders and resolve issues to meet corporate service standardsWell-developed relationship management skills to interface with a diverse political sensitivity and ability Organizational skills: Detail oriented wellorganizedand able to prioritize complex tasks and meet critical deadlinesStrong Analytical skills for complex problem solvingComputerproficiencyin Microsoft office/softwareValid Class G Drivers candidates will be required to complete a background check including but not limited to a Criminal Record Check in accordance with the duties of this range: $88827.83 to $103916.18 Band 10 on the Towns 2026 pay grid plus a contract benefits candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. onFebruary 19 2026. Applications may be submitted online at or in person at Town Hall 87 Broadway addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people several screening tools including police record checks may be required as part of the hiring process for certain employment or volunteer positions. When requested applicants are required to provide a police record check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police record checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of police record check required will be indicated in the job posting Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process and applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. 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