Strategic Project Advisor

5 months ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:48967**

The City of Edmonton, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers and continues to attract and retain employees who are passionate about their community, proud of the work they do and committed to making Edmonton a great place to live, work and play.

As part of the High Level Office for Reconciliation and Anti-Racism (HLO), the Strategic Project Advisor leads complex and multi-disciplinary projects and is responsible for implementing corporate-wide strategies and initiatives by building and maintaining strong relationships across the corporation. The Strategic Project Advisor will report directly to the Senior Executive Advisor of Anti-Racism and Intersectionality and work closely with the Chief of Staff and Corporate Lead for Anti-Racism and Reconciliation on priority projects within the anti-racism portfolio

If this interests you, we would like for you to join our team - please read on for more information.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent you will:

- Oversee complex and politically sensitive project work with the support of the High Level Office staff and others across the corporation
- Identify and map key stakeholders of each project to ensure that all voices are heard as part of project development and implementation; act as a corporate leader for “nothing about us, without us.”
- Communicate clearly (written, verbal and presentation), about project management plans, milestones, resources requirements, processes, outcomes and any recommendations
- Research emerging trends and provide research/analytical support for corporate-wide projects. Including preparing charts, graphs, technical presentations of data and summarizing using standardized tools and methods
- Assess, evaluate, and integrate best practices in business process improvement, strategic alignment, strategic planning and evidence-based practices
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the corporation and with key community partners and stakeholders as required for project implementation. This may include community members, community leaders, non-profit organization leaders and staff, and cross-corporate colleagues
- Represent the City of Edmonton, the High Level Office, and the City Manager’s Office when meeting and interacting with community

**Qualifications**:

- University graduate (a Masters is considered an asset) in Social Sciences, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Business or Public Administration
- A minimum of 7 years professional experience which includes demonstrated competency in project management and strategic planning
- A minimum of 5 years experience in community/social development (in particular work with equity-deserving communities and non-profits/organizations, leaders, community, and government) in the field of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism
- Demonstrated understanding or lived/living experience with diverse communities in Edmonton
- Significant understanding of Indigenous and Ethnocultural communities within Canada, their history, culture and current environment. Personal value base compatible with diversity and inclusion principles, GBA+, and human rights advocacy
- Knowledge of UNDRIP, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Calls for Justice
- Strong organization, time management and prioritization skills
- Excellent communications, presentation and facilitation skills are required
- Responding to and prioritizing competing needs and priorities with a great deal of political acumen
- Strong research and problem solving skills to gather required information, make decisions and develop recommendations
- Able to take an intersectional approach across the branch/corporation; big picture & strategic thinking
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

**_ 1 permanent full-time position available_**

**Hours of Work**: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

**Salary**: $48.106- $61.389 (Hourly); $84,750.75 - $108,152.07 (Annually)

**Talent Acquisition Consultant**: PL/MZ

**Classification Title**: Strat

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