Downtown Capital Projects - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Number:

47935

The vision for the Integrated Infrastructure Services (IIS) Department is to inspire trust among citizens and City Council in our commitment and ability to deliver quality infrastructure.

We are seeking an individual who is extremely driven, highly motivated and can help advance the vision for capital projects into reality, driving a positive transformation of downtown revitalization and vibrancy.

In this role, you will be in a unique position as a City connection for businesses and residents while also promoting our City's upcoming capital projects.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Lead the development and implementation of a stakeholder relationship strategy and program, communications plan and customer service planning for the Downtown Capital Program
Be the main point of contact for key external stakeholders and partner organizations on the Downtown Capital Program for information sharing and issues management
Facilitate discussions to gather insights on stakeholder concerns and assess the impact of changes
Lead efforts with project management teams to deliver, promote and advance the required changes and adjustments
Work with communications and engagement teams and project management teams to establish an integrated and coordinated communication strategy
Work with project management teams to ensure appropriate levels of transparency, disclosure and accountability in the management and release of project information
Coordinate communication with City Council, including supporting or leading Council and Committee reports, information briefings, inquiry responses and other communications
Ensure projects within the scope of the Downtown Capital Program are strategically coordinated and aligned with corporate and cross departmental initiatives such as the Community Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, Downtown Vibrancy Strategy, and Economic Action Plan
Connect regularly with project management teams, stakeholders and industry to ensure that the projects are on track to deliver key outcomes
Work with project management teams to develop and maintain an integrated risk management plan and approach
Establish and lead appropriate governance structures to support the successful delivery of the program such as, steering committees, working committees and stakeholder engagement groups
Report regularly to the Department Leadership Team and other City internal business partners
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline such as Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management or Project Management
A minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in a combination of: strategic/operational business planning, working with corporate performance measures and budgets, policy development and leadership and project management experience
Coursework/training in project management; financial management; or other leadership training would be an asset
Professional or technical designations such as PMP or CPA or similar would be considered an asset
Program / project experience must be related to the delivery / construction of transportation infrastructure projects in urban environments
Experience working within a public sector environment would be an asset
Demonstrated experience providing guidance to and successfully working with project managers, business professionals and multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of projects
Demonstrated excellent leadership, facilitation and consensus building skills with the ability and willingness to delegate and empower others
Proven planning, organizational and problem solving skills
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications and public engagement plans
Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong, strategic relationships and deliver work in a collaborative and integrated manner
Excellent consultation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with experience in solving complex and sensitive issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presenting
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and make timely recommendations and decisions
Working knowledge of relevant codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, for example, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, environmental regulations and the Builders Lien Act
Access to transportation either through vehicle, transit or other active means to attend meetings offsite is required
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 Commitm