Job Description
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Strategic Leader, Project ManagementDEPARTMENT: Planning, Building & Growth ManagementPOSTING NUMBER: 105533NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Temporary 14-monthsHOURS OF WORK: 35-hour workweekLOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.SALARY GRADE: 8HIRING SALARY RANGE: $122,808.00 - $138,159.00 per annumMAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $153,510.00 per annumJOB TYPE: Management and AdministrationPOSTING DATE: July 19, 2023CLOSING DATE: August 1, 2023
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:This role is responsible for project management and implementation of special projects and critical cross-departmental initiatives. This role will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the standards required by legislation and the City. This role will develop and deliver on a number of critical projects that align with the Term of Council priorities and corporate objectives. The role is responsible for delivering outcome-based, effective and efficient corporate projects. The role reports to the Commissioner, Planning, Building & Growth Management who will define the scope of responsibility for each project that this role is expected to deliver on.
Serving as a catalyst to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management, this key advisory role will lead, a number of strategic and operational projects and initiatives. High profile key initiatives include:
- Project Management of Term of Council Priorities
- Project Management of initiatives stemming from provincial legislation
- Leading cross-functional teams to project manage departmental initiatives
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage projects and the flow of information between external stakeholders and City staff and Council
- Build relationships with senior leadership and external stakeholders needed to foster optimal development in the City
- Provide project management expertise to support strategic initiatives and projects
- Lead and participate on project teams and gather information from a wide variety of sources to ensure effective decision making can occur within tight timelines
- PARTNERSHIP AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Provide Guidance to senior leaders to determine appropriate resolution of operational and politically sensitive matters
- Build and maintain effective relationships within all levels of government and external stakeholders that with enhance the goals of the City and reflect the urban issues of a transitioning municipality
- Collaborate with partners, assess and prioritize issues, research and coordinate supporting information and facilitate appropriate action to ensure success in achieving shared goals
- Demonstrate knowledgeable leadership in order to build trust and sense of shared responsibility in the delivery of Planning goals and objectives.
- Provide consultative advice and expertise on issues that may impact the division, department and the City and provide recommendations accordingly. `
- Act as key contributor to communication processes within the Department and expedites information for effective information delivery contemplated or approved changes to planning policy
- Build professional relationships with internal and external customers, government agencies and key stakeholders to promote, deliver and integrate service expectations in alignment with corporate strategies
- Anticipate and troubleshoot issues, determine appropriate e courses of action
- Lobby other levels of government on behalf of the interests of Brampton
- Lead, motivate and support the delivery team. Establish performance objectives and work assignments, and motivate staff through coaching and guidance.
- Provide direction and guidance to project team, and outside consultants or vendors who provide project support and services as required.
- Responsible for ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures, i.e. Human Resources practices, collective agreements, Procurement, by-laws and applicable legislative regulations, i.e., Health and Safety and Construction
- Partner with staff in other divisions and departments to ensure collaboration and alignment of initiatives throughout the City.
- COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING
- Provide proactive strategic communications for key initiatives such as briefings and reports.
- Provide advice to senior leaders and Council on matters that are subject to litigation, and report back on outcomes of proceedings.
- Attend and represent the department to present reports, make presentations, and provide consultative professional advice and expertise.
- Work closely with Communications to ensure accurate key messages for media purposes.
- Anticipate, assess and evaluate internal and external factors and trends that affect the organization such as technological and organizational practices and recommend strategies to implement measures and mitigate risks.
- Provide advice on policy, economic and market issues affecting the development potential of City relative to legislation and other community factors.
- Maintain knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and practices, legislation, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Use of effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.
- Manage and control project expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
- Lead internal staff working groups, and manage external vendors to budget
- Lead and manage projects and program initiatives.
- Ability to foster engagement and contribute to the building of consensus to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
- Demonstrate corporate values at all times.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:- Post-secondary degree or diploma in, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or equivalent related field
- PMP Certification is an asset
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:- 5-7 years experience in an advisory capacity to senior level leaders.
- Proven project management experience.
- Proven relationship management experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:- Ability to communicate vision and goals to targeted stakeholders.
- Solid Customer Service and People Management skills; Interface with internal and external key stakeholders, government agencies, vendors and consultants
- Solid Negotiation skills to negotiate with key stakeholders, vendors and consultants to ensure optimal resources are in place to meet project and operational deliverables
- Solid Organizational skills; Detail oriented, well organized and able to prioritize complex tasks with critical deadlines
- Solid Analytical skills for complex problem solving
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software
- Preference is given to those who are members in good standing of a professional planning organization
- Thorough knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable Legislations is an asset
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Alternate formats will be provided upon request.
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105533 by August 1, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
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