Director, Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs

The Director of Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs orchestrates the external influence of the City to secure the legislative fiscal and partnership outcomes required to achieve the strategic priorities for the City of Edmonton. This pivotal leadership role informs and influences the decisions of other levels of government on matters that impact the municipality. By establishing key relationships with partners across government business and industry the Director ensures that the vision and priorities of the City are articulated with clarity and impact.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff the Director oversees the execution of the Intergovernmental Affairs Strategic Plan and transitions the team from a reactive service provider into a proactive strategic hub. This role leads a high-performing group of Senior Policy Advisors to ensure a unified voice for the City while navigating complex multi-jurisdictional landscapes. The successful candidate will foster vertical and horizontal integration across all levels of government positioning Edmonton as a recognized municipality of influence through a robust and proactive advocacy framework.

What will you do

• Provide leadership to a high-performing team of professional Senior Policy Advisors
• Influence decisions and secure legislative fiscal and partnership outcomes from all orders of government
• Develop and implement the centralized Intergovernmental Strategic Plan ensuring alignment with City Council priorities
• Serve as the expert advisor to City Council and the Executive Leadership Team regarding complex policy and strategy matters
• Build and sustain coordinated long-lasting relationships with elected officials and business partners across all levels of government including Indigenous communities
• Implement systems to oversee all corporate advocacy guaranteeing a unified City-wide narrative and approach

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• Experience knowledge training and/or education in Political Science Public Administration Communications or a related field
• Significant government relations and/or intergovernmental relations in a senior leadership role within a large complex organization
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams accountable for large politically sensitive and integrated policy in a complex system with multiple partners
• Experience working with municipal policy provincial and federal legislation in a multidisciplinary context
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing change building organizational talent and capacity and empowering resources to achieve outcomes
• Combinations of education and experience may be considered

Assets:

• Masters Degree in a related field

Skills Required for Success:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities to cultivate focus engagement and commitment within diverse and complex environments
• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships across diverse teams and business partners fostering collaboration trust and mutual respect
• Flexible to navigate shifting priorities maintain resilience and lead inclusively amidst evolving landscapes
• Results-driven approach inclusive of strategy development and performance management
• Proficient negotiation problem-solving and conflict resolution skills for inclusive decision-making
• Service excellence embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

• 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• Salary: (Annually) $146472.26 - $183091.38
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

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 Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: JM/SB

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

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