Mayor's Community Liaison - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 23303

Vacancy Type:
Temporary, up to 12 months

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 05/02/2023

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Mayor's Community Liaison will work as part of a dedicated team supporting the Mayor and the City of Mississauga.

This job requires facilitated communication to a multitude of groups including staff, community groups and other levels of government.

The role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to manage challenging conversations along with having a high level of political acuity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the Mayor's schedule, which includes all internal and external meetings and events, in consultation with the Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations.
Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders and community groups interested in meeting with the Mayor.
Support Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations with the planning and execution of Mayor's events including public forums, food drive, town halls and special events. Attend and support the execution of events.
Work with Supervisor, Communications and Communications and Operations Advisor, to ensure greetings, remarks, and certificates are prepared for events.
Work with staff responsible to ensure briefings are provided for each event and meeting the Mayor attends.
Work with Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations to develop policies and procedures to address stakeholder inquiries.
Brief Manager of Stakeholder Relations on key issues or trends emerging from community outreach
Maintain electronic and manual filing systems, coordinate retrieval and storage of records
Develop and maintain a working relationship with City and Regional staff, Federal and Provincial representatives, and Peel Regional Police, among others to be able to assist residents with a broad spectrum of requests
Assist in maintaining up to date mailing lists and telephone directories for key community groups, business owners, residents and frequent contacts
Assist Chief of Staff with scheduling where required
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note:

Ability to attend off site locations and staff the Mayor at events.

Skills and Qualifications:

Postsecondary education, preferably with a focus on public administration or political science
Minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education & experience
Demonstrated ability to conduct research
Highly developed political acuity, interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Knowledge of local community organizations and stakeholders is considered an asset
Excellent time management skills, organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience making domestic and international travel arrangements
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work effectively with external organizations

Hourly Rate/Salary:
$ $ 48.17

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location:
Civic Centre

Department/Division/Section:
CMO/City Manager's Office, M&C/Mayor's Office, Mayor's Office

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.