Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well-being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper-tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services that shape the daily lives of our residents across 12 towns and communities. Our responsibilities include housing, childcare, Ontario Works, infrastructure, paramedic services, and long-term care homes, as well as cultural and recreational programs through our libraries and museum. In everything we do, we uphold our core values: excellence, welcoming community, good governance, environmental stewardship, and financial sustainability.
As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of public servants committed to making a meaningful difference. At Bruce County, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to impactful solutions, and help shape a sustainable future—all while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle this remarkable region offers. Explore with us—your journey starts here.
Reporting to the Director, Government Relations, the Strategic Initiatives & Engagement Manager is responsible for coordinating the activities of the government relations department including oversight of intergovernmental initiatives, and project management. The role will operationalize organization wide strategies as set by the Director and Senior Management Team. The incumbent is responsible for building and developing relationships with various public and private sector representatives both internal and external to the County and at various levels of government. Further, the incumbent represents the County on various internal and external committees, working to enhance the Corporation through various communication methods.
Education & Experience
•University degree in Planning, Community Development, Business Administration, Public Policy or Public Administration
•Five years of previous experience in research or policy work, preferably in a municipal setting, with two years of experience in a supervisory role
Skills & Abilities
•Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals
•Ability to collect, organize, assimilate, visualize, and communicate data and information
•Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems
•Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance
•Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies
•A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
•Demonstrated ability to build and maintain lasting working relationships
•Demonstrated time management skills
•Experience with budget preparation and management
•Proven ability to conduct relevant research and analyze complex data to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
•Proficient with web and literature searches and synthesizing data and analysis
•Sound analytical and critical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Assets
•Accreditation in project management (Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred) and/or analytics (Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) preferred)
•Competitive Salary: $106,688-$125,525 per annum
•Hours per week: 35 hours
•100% Employer Paid Health Benefits
•Dental Benefits
•OMERS pension with equal employer match
•Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
•Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
•Paid health and wellness Leave
•Parental leave top up program
•Professional development opportunities
•Employee recognition programs
Apply by: July 11, 2025
To apply, please visit myavanti.ca/brucecountycareerconnector/Job/Details/2025-116
