Public Engagement Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:49474**The City of Edmonton is committed to the highest quality of meaningful public engagement with Edmontonians. The Integrated Infrastructure Services (IIS) Public Engagement team is seeking a Public Engagement Advisor to support a diverse portfolio of city-shaping projects. We are looking for a team member who is curious about finding collaborative solutions to complex situations and committed to inclusive, creative and effective engagement with Edmontonians to support decision making.

Drawing upon your breadth of knowledge about best practices in public engagement and relationship building, you will support portfolios and project teams in planning, implementing, reporting and evaluating public engagement processes.

You will thrive in this role if you approach challenges with a curious, tenacious, leadership-oriented and service-minded spirit.

Aligned with the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Provide strategic advice and guidance to project/program teams, branches and business areas on best practices, frameworks, and policies; as well as tools and techniques for public engagement. This includes decision makers at the Manager, Director, Branch Manager and Deputy City Manager levels
Consult with clients to plan and support the implementation of digital and inperson public engagement activities including the selection of approaches, tools and techniques
Gather, analyze, synthesize and share public engagement feedback, leveraging digital tools and platforms
Monitor, report and evaluate participation in and participant experience of public engagement activities
Implement strategies that demonstrate an understanding of stakeholder concerns and effectively mitigate issues
Work collaboratively with clients to understand their engagement needs and priorities
Research and assist in implementing best and innovative practices and test new engagement techniques
Identify and understand complex issues and their potential impact on public engagement activities
Utilize project management to identify strategies, action plans, resource requirements and timelines for public engagement
Perform any other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Planning, Communications or Public Relations, or a related field
Membership in and training by the International Association of Public Participation, or other formal training in public engagement is an asset
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume, tight deadline environment with a strong focus on prioritization, multitasking, and attention to detail
Skills in facilitation, planning, effective communication, and conducting meetings, presentations and workshops with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to leverage strong relational and project management skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment
Oversee procurement and/or manage and evaluate consultant teams
Proficiency in using and learning various software programs, including Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs, is required
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge and ability to plan and execute all aspects of events
Knowledge of the organization and City of Edmonton lines of business would be an asset
Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures
Demonstrate service excellence, embrace diversity and promote inclusiveness
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
Applicants may be tested

_ Up to 1 permanent full-time position available_

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 5- 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:
$ $ Hourly); $80, $101, Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
KA/JF

Classification Title:
Public Engagement Coordinator

Posting Date:
May 7, 2024

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