Coordinator, Public Works

4 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**- Reporting to the Executive Director, Public Works, the Coordinator is responsible for contributing strategically and operationally in the development of new initiatives for implementation and to recommend service delivery solutions based on solid research and analysis building linkages between PW service delivery and Corporate Strategies. Utilizing effective leadership and management skills, the coordinator is responsible for fostering and maintaining productive relationships with industry clients, internal departments and Regional Council to integrate improvement initiatives and corporate strategies including budgeting and business planning, communications, project management, planning functions, report preparation, and evaluation services for PW.**Key Responsibilities**
- Annually leads and develops the business plan for the Business Unit in support of the long-term goals and outcomes of HRM; coordinates budget for the Business Unit;
- Utilizes program evaluation strategies and techniques to develop and ensure improvement initiatives meet stated objectives;
- Communicates, persuades and negotiates horizontally and vertically within the business unit and within the corporation;
- Creates detailed project plans identifying required project costs, deliverables, resource allocation, benefits, implementation schedule, deliverables, and evaluation criteria;
- Manages corporate strategies and initiatives professionally representing PW identifying implications and requirements and advising management accordingly;
- Contributes to the quality and professionalism of PW within the corporation by identifying creative new ideas, methods and best practices for implementation;
- Establishes and directs cross-functional teams, identify risk factors in a timely manner and develops appropriate risk mitigation strategies and addresses performance issues;
- Develops and utilizes effective communication and reporting documents ensuring stakeholders and staff are well informed;
- Assists the Executive Director in the development of a common vision; provision of clear directions and priorities; and clarification of roles and responsibilities;
- Provides input into the alignment of resources within the business plan, ensuring resources are allocated to priorities;
- Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and the direction for quality standards;
- Research and analyse information respecting industry standards, innovations, technological advancements and best practices for public works functions;
- Present findings on complex issues relating to departmental responsibilities;
- Prepares briefing materials, presentations and reports for EMT, SMT and Council as required;
- Facilitates learning in the organization and seeks opportunities to master new knowledge;
- Communicates effectively, builds effective relationships, promotes cross-functional teams, seeking win/win outcomes;
- Seeks to assist the Director through proactive problem solving, preventing issues from unnecessarily escalating by taking on the problem to or by collaborating with other PW managers;
- Manages multiple tasks and priorities for maximum personal and organizational success;
- Represent PW on corporate initiatives and committees.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education & Experience**
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, public administration or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Masters Degree in Public Administration or Management preferred.
- Five years related experience organizing, supervising and managing administrative and technical projects/functions, with a focus on results.
- Experience in research and data analysis required.
- Experience managing multiple, complex, multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder projects with mínimal direction and under strict deadlines required.
- Good negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of municipal government and services provided.
- Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities
- Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.
- Ability to review complex data to define and assign project tasks.
- Understanding of HRM Budget and Business Planning Processes as well as HRM Corporate Priorities.
- Knowledge of HRM corporate and business unit policies, practices, programs, and projects an asset.
- Ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and activities in a rapidly changing environment.
- Must be able to deal effectively with the public and elected officials.
- Knowledge of pertinent collective agreements within HRM.

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.- **COMPETENCIES**:Valuing Diversity, Organizational Awareness, Communications, Organizat

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