Leader, Municipal Boards and Governance

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada City of Calgary Full time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- The Leader, Municipal Boards and Governance directs a team of staff to deliver on section, division, business unit, and corporate initiatives and projects. This position works with and consults with Members of Council, Administration, municipal board chairs, public member appointees and various resource positions assigned to support Boards, Commissions and Committees, to support the strategic objectives of City Council and the City Clerk's Office. Primary Duties include:

- Lead the Municipal Boards and Governance Section team including staff development, coaching, and direction on service delivery.
- Supervise staff including recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, training, development, performance management and discipline up to and including termination.
- Prepare and manage the budget of The City's tribunals, including: the Calgary Assessment Review Board (ARB), the Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), the Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board (LCSAB) and the Tax Incentive Appeal Board (TIAB), including facilities, equipment, information technology and staffing resources.
- Manage the operations of The City's tribunals (ARB, SDAB, LCSAB and TIAB). Ensure that processes and procedures respect and protect the rights of participants, and the independence of tribunals and their decision-making from City Administration.
- Ensure that the legislative activities related to City Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs), as defined in the _Municipal Government Act_ and various City of Calgary Bylaws, Policies and Council resolutions, are in place, are functioning effectively and are supported.
- Provide analysis and support for ongoing and new strategic planning initiatives and provide strategic advice and recommendations on BCC governance matters. Identify short, medium, and long-term goals and strategies and provide support and guidance in their implementation.
- Work with external legal counsel for Tribunals to ensure Tribunal needs are met, pre-approving tribunal external legal counsel services.
- Make recommendations to the Deputy City Clerk on appropriate remuneration and long-term fee schedules for operation of three tribunals
- Identify and resolve governance service and process gaps between City Clerk's Office practices and organizational needs and best practices.
- Lead execution and implementation of new processes, technology initiatives and projects.
- Evaluate and prepare submissions for One Calgary service plans and budgets, and related budget adjustments to support the Appeals and Tribunal, and Council and Committee Service lines.
- Represent the City Clerk at meetings of Council and Committees as the meeting clerk and providing legislative process advice to the Chair and Members (City Council/Committee) on the public record while taking into consideration legislation, bylaws, and policy in a busy and complex environment.
- Ensure debate and decisions are conducted according to proper procedure and legislation, providing clear, consistent, trusted, and accurate legislative process advice to Council, Council Committees and Administration, having regard for politically sensitive, confidential, and complex Corporate or Council matters.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communication, Technical Communication, or another related field.
- At least 8 years of progressively more responsible and diversified leadership experience working in a public sector environment or equivalent multi-disciplinary organization.
- Experience working with municipal legislation and in a direct supervisory role is required.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines, think strategically and to lead and implement change.
- Strong organizational, decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Understanding of effective team leadership principles and creative thinking.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provid

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