You easily translate corporate initiatives into project plans based on sound research. You are a disciplined project manager with a proven ability to lead project teams. You have a strong ability to drive activities with a keen focus on common strategic goals that result in organizational effectiveness and foster a high performance culture rooted in trust.
You are known for collaborating with stakeholders and relationship building is one of your core strengths that you rely on to create an environment that enables success. You exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrated by your ability to build trust, cooperation and collaboration. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and skillfully develop recommendations on behalf of the Office of the CAO reporting to committees and community groups.
We are invested in creating a culture of engagement where people matter, service is paramount, and we build a community that is innovative, inclusive and bold. If this describes your professional journey, and your demonstrated character and competencies, we want to hear from you.
The Role...
Key Accountabilities
- Anticipate and identify emerging issues and challenges to enable informed decision-making.
- Identify and execute actions to ensure projects achieve the corporate objectives.
- Proactively research key priorities to ensure project initiatives gain stakeholder support and commitment.
- Identify and facilitate resolution of issues related to project development, progress and implementation. Analyze and present status to senior leaders.
- Identify, build and foster internal and external relationships for project implementation and success outcomes. Provide consultative support to corporate committees and lead cross-functional corporate work teams for shared corporate initiatives.
- Provide strategic support, critical analysis, guidance and advice to the leadership team.
- Troubleshoot matters of importance to the Chief Administrative Office and provide solutions and recommendations to aid in resolution.
- Represent and promote the Chief Administrative Office through participation on committees and community groups.
Operational Support and Customer Service
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Provide project management expertise while recommending solutions and changes to improve operational execution
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Translate corporate initiatives into project plans through coordinate, integration and business process planning.
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Provide project support to corporate project leads and project sponsors to facilitate corporate effectiveness.
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Research best practices and develop project plan for identified projects to ensure milestones and targets are achieved.
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Effectively apply project management principles and implement project strategies by researching, analyzing and evaluating existing methods, procedures and protocols to ensure project scope is achieved.
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Develop and create strategic relationships with citizens and community groups and keep abreast of issues that may impact the corporate initiatives.
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Champion collaboration with key external partners and stakeholder groups.
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Provide strategic guidance to project leads and teams regarding corporate goals and objectives in a professional and timely manner. Close the loop.
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Deliver trusted judgment and perspective through collaborative and productive partnerships with key stakeholders that result in customer service satisfaction.
Communication and Reporting
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Facilitate and convey complex concepts and conditions to stakeholders in a meaningful, engaging way.
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Produce formal reports, documentation and make strategic recommendations for effective decision-making.
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Communicate and deliver the overall project strategy for shared corporate strategies in a well-organized, effective presentation delivery.
Budget Support
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Use resources effectively and manage expenses appropriately at all times meeting corporate policies and guidelines.
Teamwork and Cooperation
- Participate on project initiatives as a representative of the Chief Administrative Office.
- Work well within diverse groups to achieve common goals and objectives that meet operational effectiveness and corporate service standards.
- Elevate the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.
- Promote the Chief Administrative Office.
- Demonstrate corporate values at all times.
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Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent in related field
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3 years experience in an advisory, project based environment.
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Proven Project management experience.
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Practical knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable Legislations is an asset.
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PMP (Project Management Professional) is an asset.
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Political acumen.
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Strong Presentation skills; Facilitate and convey concepts in a clear and concise manner
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Strong Customer Service and People Management skills; Interface with internal and external stakeholders and resolve issues to meet corporate service standards
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Well-developed relationship management skills to interface with a diverse group.
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Demonstrated political sensitivity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Strong Organizational skills; Detail oriented, well organized and able to prioritize complex tasks and meet critical deadlines
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Strong Analytical skills for complex problem solving
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Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software
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**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
TO APPLY: Please apply online quoting reference #102882 by April 13, 2018 at: www.brampton.ca/employment or via www.workopolis.com and search for key words City of Brampton. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact us directly. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview with be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. We are dedicated to equal opportunity.
The City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Division of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**Salary Range: $87,514.00 - $109,393.00 annually.
City of Brampton
2 Wellington Street W
Brampton Ontario
Canada L6Y 4R2
