Municipal Advisor - London, Canada - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Do you want to have an impact on building Ontario's strong communities? Then join our team of professionals and work along-side Ontario's municipal policy and legislative experts within a progressive collaborative culture at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Northern Municipal Services Office.

Note:

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1 Position is Bilingual (English and French):

2 Position is Unilingual (English)

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: We are seeking an individual with the ability to:

provide a full range of advisory/program management services related to municipal organization, fiscal and administrative management

- provide advice to clients and make recommendations on a wide variety of issues, including policies and related legislation affecting local government and provincial interests
- coordinate service delivery and deliver education and training

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Class G drivers licence needed to travel to areas not served by public transit
For the bilingual position, you must possess oral French language skills advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Knowledge:

- experience dealing with local government issues, including municipal finance, structure and administration related to provincial interests
- proven knowledge of/experience in community development, financial management and analysis

Communication Skills:

- written communication skills to prepare briefing material/correspondence
- oral communication skills to respond to inquiries and provide advice and/or best practices
- ability to build consensus, negotiate and resolve conflict
- presentation skills to deliver training sessions

Judgement, Research and Analytical Skills:

- analytical skills to undertake research and evaluate municipal governance programs and operational issues
- ability to use sound judgement to provide advice to clients and municipalities

Organizational Skills:

- demonstrated organizational skills and initiative to independently prioritize and complete assignments to deadline
- ability to manage competing demands and multi-task as well as coordinate workshops and training sessions

Other Skills:

- demonstrated ability to work successfully in team environments and fast-paced, cross-functional working groups
- proficiency using a computer and a variety of software packages such as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Bilingual Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region
2 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Note:

This ad is also available in French.
Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including shortterm assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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