Strategic Initiatives Manager - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Strategic Transformation Office

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary:

Salary Pending Review

Education:

Postsecondary degree in Economics, Planning, Business, Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic management, policy analysis and development, government relations, modeling and analysis and project management.
Previous related experience working in a municipal environment is preferred.
Previous experience engaging with committees, councils or boards is preferred.
Adept at building effective relationships both internally (Council and Regional staff at all levels) and externally (other levels of government, external organizations and the public).
Knowledge and understanding of: i) legislative processes at various levels of government, ii) municipal approvals; functions, priorities and key interested parties, iii) development processes and industry approaches; trends, objectives and risks and iv) proformas; preparation and analysis.
Highly developed research, writing and analytical skills.
Proven ability to understand and interpret legislative policy and regulations.

Responsibilities:

_ Serves as strategic lead, responsible for directly supporting identified Council strategic priorities and delivering key corporate initiatives.

(40% of time)_:

Provides strategic review, analysis and recommendations regarding assigned strategic priorities and/or corporate initiatives.
Undertakes risk and sensitivity analysis, along with identification of potential mitigation strategies.
Assists in negotiation of partnerships, including but not limited to formalization by way of contracts, MOU's, and/or agreements.
Ensures initiatives and resulting solutions are compliant with relevant policies and legislation.
Identifies opportunities to enhance related policies and processes affecting the corporation.
Leads seamless communication between project teams, internal business units, and agencies throughout the planning, implementation and reporting processes.
Manages advancement of activities established with key federal/provincial agencies, related to the delivery of key corporate priorities.
Identifies opportunities to enhance strategic linkages within the organization and ensure consistency between corporate initiatives.
Engages with external parties, including collaborating with agencies (both public and private) and/or relevant industry partners, to advance Regional priorities.
Provides counsel with regard to emerging trends, new or changing legislation, and highly complex or sensitive issues, including recommended actions and solutions.
Advises senior leadership and makes recommendations, which contribute to and shape significant policies, procedures and programs tha