Public Engagement Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:49661**The City of Edmonton is committed to meaningful public engagement with residents to make informed decisions and build a dynamic city. Public Engagement Advisors fulfill the commitments of the City's Public Engagement Policy (C593A).

The Parks and Road Services (PARS) branch in our City Operations department has an immediate opening for a full-time / permanent Public Engagement Advisor to lead various engagement initiatives in support of our Vision Zero / Safe Mobility programs.

We are seeking a collaborative and highly organized team member who is concerned about safe mobility issues, supportive of citizen empowerment and deeply committed to inclusivity.

A focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments — Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent — are necessary for success.

The main responsibilities of this fast-paced / high-volume role are:

Develop thoughtful public engagement plans that align with project needs
Advise project teams on public engagement strategies, tactics and tools
Assist with stakeholder identification and analysis
Champion GBA Plus considerations in all engagements
Plan / participate with inperson events
Monitor the public's participation in engagement activities and events
Analyze and synthesize public engagement feedback
Work closely with the Community Activation team, plus Research and Communications
Draft 'What We Heard' reports and other project documentation

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Community Development, Planning, Communications, Public Relations or a related field
Membership or training by the International Association of Public Participation (or other formal public engagement training) is an asset
Positive attitude, commitment to work respectfully and collaboratively, and selfinitiative in a complex / highvolume environment
Experience planning and facilitating meetings / workshops with internal / external stakeholders
Proven project management skills and a workflow efficiency mindset
Experience with inclusive engagement approaches (e.g., Gender Based Analysis Plus)
Proficient in using and learning various software programs, including Google Workspace is required; experience with a mapping tool is an asset
Excellent written and interpersonal skills
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

_ 1 permanent full-time position_

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work.
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); $73, $92, Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
AS/RA

Classification Title:
Public Engagement Coordinator

Posting Date:
May 10, 2024

Closing Date:
May 17, :59:00 PM (MDT)

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

Union:
CSU 52

Department:
DCMO - City Operations

Work Location(s): 11th Floor Edmonton Tower, Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4