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

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

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Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you want to contribute in building resilient municipalities in Ontario? Do you possess strong relationship management skills with keen political acuity? Then consider joining our team of dedicated professionals

You will work alongside municipalities and Ontario's municipal policy and legislative experts in providing a range of advisory and program management services to municipalities related to local government issues including administrative management and community development.

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.

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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?: You will:

provide advice and participate in policy and program implementation

- coordinate service delivery and provincial interests
- organize and deliver educational activities to internal and external clients
- monitor, review, and make recommendations on issues, policies and related legislation affecting local government
- prepare correspondence, presentations and briefing materials for public and senior leaders

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

A valid driver's licence, class G or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to travel to areas not serviced by public transit

Technical Expertise:

Experience in dealing with local government issues including municipal finance, structure, organization and administration related to provincial interests in order to analyze and evaluate municipal governance programs and operational issues
Knowledge and experience in community development, financial management and analysis

Organizational Skills:

Demonstrated organizational skills and initiative to independently prioritize and complete assignments according to deadlines
Ability to manage competing demands and multitask as well as coordinate workshops and training sessions

Judgement, Research and Analytical Skills:

Ability to use sound judgment to provide advice to clients and municipalities
Ability to use discretion in dealing with issues of confidential or sensitive nature
Demonstrated research skills to develop and make recommendations

Communication Skills:

Written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence
Verbal communication skills to respond to inquiries and provide advice and/or best practices, and to make presentations to internal and external audiences
Ability to build consensus, negotiate and resolve conflict

Computer Skills:

Computer proficiency to produce reports, briefing documents and other materials

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 8 Estate Ln, Kingston, East Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Note:
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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