General Manager of Community and Protective Services - Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada - Rural Municipalities of Alberta

Description

The City of Wetaskiwin
Situated just 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin is the home of possibility Nestled by the hills where peace was made, Wetaskiwin is a vibrant, sustainable, and self-sufficient small city with abundant nature and agriculture, a resilient economy, and much more.

If you would like to be part of a different kind of local government, look no further We are a diverse, collaborative, and enthusiastic team that knows it can be done better and we are doing it The City of Wetaskiwin is dedicated to upholding our core values, Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships within our team. Here we encourage the sharing of ideas for making things better and transform these ideas into actionable plans Council's Strategic Plan guides us in exploring ways to sustain a strong economy, prioritize safety, focus on community, and the environment, all while adopting a people first philosophy outlined in the City's Corporate Business Plan. The Opportunity
Reporting to the City Manager, the General Manager of Community and Protective Services is responsible for outcomes of the following service areas and activities: providing strategic leadership for the Community and Protective Services Division including Recreation, Fire Services, Economic Development, and Municipal Enforcement Services. There is a requirement to maintain outside agency relationships such as the RCMP contract, the Library Board, and FCSS. This position develops and oversees the implementation of short- and long-term plans within the City's strategic plan; provides advice, in area of specialization to City Management and to Council; and provides leadership and direction to managers and employees within their division. For more information visit:

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide senior leadership to the Division in the context of support to all departments in support of community vision, strategic direction, corporate priorities, financial/human resources & governing legislation.
• Provide advice to City Manager and Elected Officials in the establishment of strategic objectives, policies, and programs for the delivery of corporate services.
• Ensure effective, efficient and equitable management and stewardship of financial resources (capital and annual budgets), human resources and assets allocated to the Division.
• Foster positive and responsible working relationships with all departments and where necessary other government agencies, community organizations and residents.
• Ensure divisional departments respond in an effective and timely manner to Council inquiries and complex or controversial community issues.
• Ensure quality of decisions, integrity of actions, timeliness and efficiency of work through effective management, presentations, meetings and client working relationships with Council, City administration, the community and business leaders.
• Cultivate a shared understanding of corporate goals by fostering teamwork, employee empowerment, involvement & accountability. Provide visionary leadership that is consultative and responsive, demonstrates open communication and practices fairness.
• Develop objectives for direct reports while setting annual goals. Set annual performance expectations for direct reports. Supervise activities of direct report. Provide on-going job performance feedback, mentoring and coaching to direct report.
• Develop objectives for direct reports while setting annual goals. Set annual performance expectations for direct reports. Supervise activities of direct report. Provide on-going job performance feedback, mentoring and coaching to direct report.
• Identify and support learning and development opportunities that enhance organizational effectiveness and align with the City's strategic plan.
• Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the City of Wetaskiwin Health and Safety Management System.
• Actively participate in the City Emergency Management program and procedures.
• Required attendance at Council or committee meetings, public events and industry functions which are outside and in addition to normal office hours.
• On a rotational basis act as Deputy CAO.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of the municipal environment including risk management, liability concerns, related federal and provincial legislation, and local government practices.
• Leadership Skills - Demonstrate a progressive leadership style while also providing guidance and support; acting as a mentor and positive role model. Effectively communicate potential opportunities to their team while empowering employees and incorporating the views of others; uses a practical and common-sense approach. Create an environment conducive to individual employee development, team achievement, productivity and professionalism. Able to assume City Manager responsibilities in the absence of City Manager.
• Communication – Exhibit an open, honest, and straightforward communication style with all audiences showing candor and respect while being prepared to delegate responsibility and ensure accountability. Possess a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas, project concepts, and process information both verbally and in writing, with clarity and ease.
• Integrity & Trust - Possess impeccable integrity and ethics. Respectful of others and respected by peers. Honest, sincere, dependable, authentic, and trustworthy. Committed to the City's values, vision, and mission and acts as a role model. Displays stamina and energy. Committed to personal growth and development for self and others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Able to effectively build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (vendors, contractors, builders, and business community). Patient and resilient—embraces challenges while accepting the reality of obstacles. Is flexible and adaptable; works comfortably with individuals, teams, and larger committees. Has a positive outlook and a sense of humor. Is diplomatic and emotionally mature; possesses well-developed negotiation skills—able to resolve conflict and facilitate negotiations with tact and diplomacy.
• Management Skills - Demonstrate a progressive management style, engaging employees to bring forth new ideas and new approaches to solve challenges more effectively and create a better integrated work team.
• Customer Service - Demonstrate and demand a high-level of customer service, ensures customer needs are identified and timely addressed, and ensure respectful consultation with all citizens in the development of quality service.
• Financial Management - A proven ability to work in a complex fiscal environment of growth and lead with a strong sense of service. Timely, efficient, and transparent in all budgeting, financing, and information reporting.
• Volunteer Service - Present a strong commitment to comprehensive community services, a demonstrated belief in voluntarism and a willingness to become an integral part the community.
• A Professional - Act as an integral part of a leadership team and display a "first amongst equals" style with high ethical standards and an honest, open-minded, and consistent approach to working with employees and citizens.
• Self-Confidence - Possess confidence in own skills and abilities; able to make difficult decisions and stand by them and demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Planning & Organizing – Proficient in mobilizing resources to achieve objectives, utilizing them effectively and efficiently. Establishes clear expectations and designs practical processes and procedures. Ensures accountability by implementing a functional performance management system.
• Politically Astute - Know and understand legislative and regulatory processes with an intuitive ability to assess the political implications of recommendations and actions; prepared to guide and mentor council with well-founded and informed recommendations.
• Degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Physical Education, or a related field supplemented with extensive management and/or leadership training.
• Eight to ten years of administrative leadership experience at a senior level.
• Completion of the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Program is desired.
• Advanced understanding of the Municipal Government Act.

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $139,135 - $171,119.00
Posted Date: Apr 23, 2024
Closing Date: Apr 30, 2024

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