Elections Legislative and Strategic Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:

48633
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our dynamic team as the Elections Legislative and Strategic Advisor

Reporting to the Director, this position plays a pivotal role in the success of the Edmonton Election project, a large-scale, multi-stakeholder, and highly legislated civic undertaking occurring every four years.

We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strategic mindset and project management expertise to lead initiatives critical to the election process.

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

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

Conduct specialized research and legislative analysis related to local elections and municipal governance
Assess the impact of changes to the Local Elections Authorities Act (LAEA), the Municipal Governance Act (MGA), the Education Act, and any other applicable legislation on the Edmonton Election
Lead the review of the Election Bylaw, including potential amendments to ensure it meets both provincial legislative requirements and the operational needs of the 2025 Edmonton Election
Develop Steering Committee terms of reference, meeting frequency and decision tracking and agenda management systems
Prepare and/or review Council, Committee and ELT reports, with recommendations
Support project team members on understanding the operational impacts of applicable legislation and regulations
Provide overarching support across the project on governance, legislative and policy analysis, flow of information, and planning issues
Develop systems and tools to ensure quality control of all materials presented to the Director, Returning Officer and Steering Committee
Ensure alignment of decision flow with the Project Management Plan, and integration with project management tools such as Smartsheets
Provide leadership, research, analysis, monitoring and recommendations on a wide variety of issues
Identify strategic issues that may affect the overall success of the Election and wider unit as a whole, and independently research, provide recommendations and implement solutions on behalf of the Director
Conceptualize and lead a wide variety of assigned projects and tasks that are complex, confidential and/or politically sensitive
Provide overall Election logístical and planning support
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

University degree in public administration, political science, policy studies, law, or a related field is required
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible and diversified experience in a complex and multidisciplined organization, preferably government, in the areas of operational research, policy development, strategic planning, or project management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fastpaced, large volume, deadlinedriven environment in diverse areas such as political, policy and legislative analysis, budget management, human resources, communications, and project management
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong presentation skills, including the ability to present to leadership for decision and direction
Strong research and analysis skills including the ability to effectively transfer ideas, concepts and information into effective and efficient strategies and business processes
Knowledge of human resources functions, including recruitment, coaching, performance development and management, and conflict resolution
Solid understanding of customer service and the ability to work with a diverse range of people in a helpful and positive manner
Strong political acumen, including the ability to grasp, comprehend and respond effectively in a political environment
Ability to handle sensitive information
The ability to perform multiple tasks independently and in a team environment
Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, etc) and the ability to learn and adapt to evolving technology
The ability to work with a flexible work schedule when in a project

Assets:

Local Authority Administration Coursework or Certification (NACLAA I or NACLAA II)
Supplementary education and experience in local government, municipal or administrative law and project management
Experience conducting elections

What does success look like in this role?

Demonstrating service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Demonstrating 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
Demonstrating the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership compet