Manager, Culture - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Number:49170**Through the protection of life, property and the environment, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services improves the livability of all Edmontonians. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is a progressive and internationally accredited department which has received accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for a third, five year cycle. Focused on supporting and growing staff, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services provides high calibre training programs, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, Physical and Mental Health support and development opportunities to over 1300 employees.

As a member of the extended leadership team, the Manager, Culture and Inclusion will be accountable for a portfolio of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, community engagement, outreach and recruitment programs and their associated strategies and policies.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Chief of Workforce Support, The Manager, Culture & Inclusion will:

Lead and direct the strategies and plans for programs including: outreach, front-line services, connection with communities and the metrics to review the utilization of programs
Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of new Firefighters
Collaborate and assist with the development, analysis, implementation and change management for the diversity and inclusion initiatives within Fire Rescue Services; utilizing internal and external City resources to action the plans
Plan and develop community engagement and partnerships with organizations and agencies to promote diversity and inclusion initiatives on behalf of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services
Develop and deliver reports, presentations, strategic insights, and regular progress updates to the Fire Executive Team
Effectively manage priorities in a highly ambiguous, demanding, fastpaced environment within tight deadlines while delivering quality results
Work with collective agreements and union engagement
Develop plans and measures community engagement, agency relationships and partnerships to align with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services goals of diversity and inclusion
Actively support, participate and assist organizing as a committee member on internal committees and working groups support engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, and recognition
Work with branch leadership to scope strategy and outcomes for projects
Lead the development and implementation of strategies from the Diversity in Fire Recruitment Project
Utilize project management methodology and tools as appropriate based on project needs
Provide leadership and guidance to internal and external business partner teams or community partnership groups ensuring best utilization of resources, processes, policies and conflict and issue resolution
Develops and maintains crossfunctional relationships across all areas of the branch and organization to support strategies and goals
Lead with excellence and accountability for an inclusive, proactive, innovative, respectful and progressive culture in the Fire Service
Foster a respectful workplace culture through a valuesbased influencer approach and work collaboratively

Qualifications:

Knowledge, training and/or education in fire services/fire science, disaster and emergency management, business administration, public administration or a related field
Minimum of 7 years experience in recruitment, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, community relations, and/or training and development including 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing teams in a large, complex organizational context
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a highly ambiguous, demanding and fast paced environment within tight deadlines, while delivering quality service
Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources and Recruitment
Thorough understanding of GBA+ and/or other equity tools
Experience or additional training in strategic management, policy development, public administration, government relations, project management and or change management will be considered an asset
Experience effectively communicating and collaborating with a variety of partners and stakeholders including senior management, staff at all levels, union representatives, City Council, businesses, and academic institutions
Ability to work in a proactive manner with mínimal direction and a high degree of independent judgement, professionalism and discretion
Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
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 leade