Branch Report and Correspondence Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Branch Report and Correspondence Coordinator

Job Number:

47423

The Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch enhances Edmonton's livability by improving public safety, maintaining community standards and building neighbourhood capacity and resilience.

The branch works directly with Edmontonians, communities, and businesses to ensure urban spaces are clean, safe, connected, and livable.

Working in a highly technical, operationally complex, and politically sensitive/confidential arena, the Branch Report and Correspondence Coordinator will:

Support Branch leadership with the setting of strategic direction of reports and interpret information from a variety of technical sources
Draft, revise and edit branch Council and Committee reports
Synthesize complex/technical material into plain language reports that are accessible to a wide variety of audiences
Provide input/feedback regarding reports and correspondence based on the Branch's strategic plan, Community Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, and ConnectEdmonton.
Ensure internal report deadlines are met
Prepare or review supporting report material for internal use that may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature
Regularly review internal processes to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
Draft, edit and revise publicfacing correspondence, such as responses to Councillors, industry and other levels of government, and ensure they are tracked and responded to on time
Identify opportunities for Administration to bring forward reports that support or advance strategic priorities of the branch
Align content and timing of reports to support an integrated narrative
Ensure quality of written branch materials are developed and presented in a way that builds trust with Council and are written in a single and consistent voice for the branch.

Qualifications:

A university degree in business administration, public administration, communications or related discipline
A minimum of two (2) years experience in communications, technical writing, municipal governance, community safety and enforcement, community development, or other related discipline
Ability to research, collate and synthesize complex, technically diverse information into written reports
Ability to translate complex concepts into plain language that is accessible (clear and easy to understand)
Experience writing and editing reports and correspondence that span a variety of technical and/or politically sensitive topics.
Strong relationship management skills to support and work with all levels of staff on report requests
Exceptional time management, project management and organizational skills; ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
Political acumen to be able to respond to issues with appropriate tone and direction
Proficiency in POSSE software is an asset
Experience with briefings in a government environment is considered an asset
Familiarity with municipal operations and/or enforcement are an asset
Applicants may be tested
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
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

_ Up to 1 permanent, full-time position_

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary:
$ $ Hourly); $76, $95, Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
AM / SK

Classification Title:
Strategic Planning Analyst I

Posting Date:
Aug 2, 2023

Closing Date:
Aug 12, :59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): - Permanent Full-time

Union:
CSU 52

Department:
Community Standards and Neighbourhoods