Project Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Project Analyst Up to 11 months

Job Number:

47257

This project would focus on determining the feasibility of urban farming in Edmonton and the development of an urban farming program.

This work would take a phased approach.

As the Project Analyst you will have the chance to work collaboratively with stakeholders from a variety of sections focused on urban agriculture.

Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded style.

If you have a passion about urban agriculture, and possess strong project analytics skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative environment where your work will contribute to the growth and development of urban farms, making a positive impact on the City of Edmonton.

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

Research and analysis of best practices for program development, making and delivering recommendations based on findings
Support urban agriculture through through policy and program framework development
Work within project teams, and chair project meetings, ensuring team deliverables are completed in a timely manner with the appropriate input and expertise
Liaise across organizational departments to identify SMEs and gather information to propose business case for continuous improvement
Develop responses to Council's requests for information or recommendation based reports
Compile supporting documentation and develop presentation materials
Analyze system data to produce current state snapshot and develop a roadmap to future state (gap analysis)
Offer advice and guidance on issues related to incongruities with existing bylaws and/or provincial legislation
Synthesize data into accurate and meaningful insights and recommendations
Develop working relationships across the City administration, representing OPM as an active contributor to the City's vision
Foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to execute projects
Support the facilitation of multistakeholder technical or policysetting groups or committees
Participate in contract reviews and assist in gathering business requirements to produce technical specifications
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

University Degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce, Political Science
Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic and operational business planning including: strategic policy development, researching and developing public policies, program development, and stakeholder relations
Project Management certification would be an asset
Genderbased Analysis Plus training is an asset
Project management, research, strategicthinking, report writing, business case development
Experience working with urban agriculture projects such as gardening or farming is an asset
Ability to work independently and in cross functional teams, across programs and work collaboratively to share resources and information
Strong analytical skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate work to deadlines
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and serviceminded style
Strong relationshipbuilding and interpersonal skills, both internally and with external vendors and stakeholders
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

_ Up to 1 temporary position up to 11 months_

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary:
$ $ Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant:
KE/JF

IND123

Classification Title:
Strategic Planning Analyst I

Posting Date:
Jul 13, 2023

Closing Date:
Jul 27, :59:00 PM (MDT)

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

Union:
CSU 52

Department:
Parks and Roads Services

Work Location(s): Kennedale, St Edmonton T5A 4L3