PROJECT MANAGER

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

Responsibilities

: Develops, implements, and leads community outreach, public engagement, and education strategies and programs to raise awareness of the City's democratic process among Toronto's diverse communities, ensuring eligible electors and candidates understand their rights and responsibilities to participate in municipal elections. Develops, implements, and leads communications strategies, plans, and products that support election projects and initiatives, including the development of innovative communication vehicles and techniques to engage internal and external audiences with a focus on accessibility and diversity. Possesses knowledge of the issues and barriers diverse communities across Toronto face, including youth, persons with disabilities, ethno-cultural communities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, people experiencing homelessness, and other equity-deserving groups. Leverages existing relationships and builds new strategic partnerships with key City divisions and community organizations to reach diverse communities across Toronto. Provides expertise and leadership in the development and implementation of the Election Accessibility Plan in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), including the Integrated Accessibility Standard in the areas of customer service, employment, information and communication, plus developing tools to build on access, equity, diversity, and human rights within all election functions. Manages stakeholder relations, including communications with internal and external partners, City divisions, City agencies and corporations, corporate partners and other public sector organizations. Prepares and delivers presentations and facilitates consultations with the public, community groups, external election clients, various levels of city staff, other levels of government, and other stakeholders regarding election issues. Maintains a thorough awareness of the vision, mission, and strategic direction of the City Clerk's Office (CCO) and its services, the City Clerk's duties and responsibilities under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA) and the unique qualities and responsibilities of working in a political environment with elected officials and stakeholders while ensuring cultural sensitivity. Supervises the day-to-day operational work of all assigned staff, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others. Ensures assigned staff are in compliance with the AODA, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and all relevant legislation and associated regulations. Evaluates all aspects of service delivery, performance measures and reporting to senior management with recommendations for service improvements. Monitors assigned budgets ensuring expenditures are controlled and maintained, including procurement oversight, cost evaluation methodologies, and performance evaluation criteria in accordance with approved corporate limitations, policies, and guidelines. Responds to issues as they arise within projects and under scrutiny by the media, the public and members of Council. Prepares reports for Committee and Council, and compiles presentations for the Senior Election Management Team and addresses questions and concerns. Represents the City Clerk in meetings with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, City divisions, community groups, sponsors, senior staff, elected officials, and other levels of government. Assists with the work of the Manager, Election Services in their absence. Works evenings, statutory holidays and weekends as required.

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Affairs, Project Management or approved equivalent of education and experience related to the job function. Considerable experience preparing strategic outreach and education plans, conducting research and consultations, writing progress reports, and delivering presentations to partners, stakeholders, and senior staff. Considerable experience developing and maintaining innovative partnerships with diverse community organizations, including persons with disabilities, ethno-cultural communities, youth, seniors, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, people experiencing homelessness, and other equity-deserving groups. Considerable experience managing community outreach and public engagement projects, including conducting public consultations, events, meetings, training, and activities on a variety of issues. Highly developed oral and written communications, as well as strong presentation and public speaking skills. Experience applying relevant provisions of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and related legislation. Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle. Ability to travel to various work locations. Highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage complex, sensitive, and confidential issues related to accessibility and equity. Experience with a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to work evenings, statutory holidays and weekends as required and travel to various work locations.

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