• Develop and execute plans to engage diverse stakeholders on identified policy problems to solicit input & feedback, generate buy-in and collaborate on shared solutions for consideration by Council and/or provincial government.
• Draft formal correspondence, policy submissions, key messages and supporting information on key issues and advocacy priorities.
• Conduct research and manage inputs from various sources, draft memos, reports and presentations, and make well-reasoned recommendations to Senior Administration and Council as required.
• Steward the development, review and implementation of Council policies.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to project teams and working groups, provide research, data & analysis to support evidence-based decision making.
• Research and analyze emerging or ongoing issues related to property assessment & tax and proposed use of assessment & tax policy options/tools with regard to tax policy principles, economic concepts, and Council direction.
• Monitor for legislative, regulatory and policy changes; disseminate information & analysis as appropriate. • Send requests and prepare responses to share information and collaborate with other municipalities/assessment jurisdictions.
An undergraduate degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of related experience in policy analysis, policy development, government relations and/or stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of government practices and governance processes will be considered an asset. • Working knowledge of key issues and concepts related to property assessment and tax is an asset.
• Experience or training with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, economic analysis, and policy/program evaluation would be an asset.
• Ability to navigate a complex, politically dynamic and ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities is critical to this position.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills as well as the ability to build relationships and collaborate with groups and individuals with divergent points of view to build consensus, credibility and trust.
Union: CUPE Local 38 Position Type: 2 Permanent Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $43.33 – 57.93 per hour (2022 Rates) Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week Audience: Internal / External Business Unit: Assessment and Tax Location: 2924 11 Street NE Days of Work: This position works a 5 day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle. Apply By: September 26, 2022 Job ID #: 306239
