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Your Opportunity

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for a Senior Strategic Advisor to support the organization's Chief Operating Officer. As the first point of contact, the Senior Strategic Advisor represents the Chief Officer's office by communicating and interacting with senior administration, elected officials, other levels of government, outside agencies, internal staff, and the public respectfully and professionally. The Senior Strategic Advisor leads, develops, and implements processes, procedures, and policies relevant to the functional area's effective oversight and continued development. They support the service area by administrating strategic projects from initiation through completion, including corporate strategic project capacity assessment, stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, and change management. The Senior Strategic Advisor must exercise good judgment, handle sensitive situations, and deal with the area's business expeditiously. This often requires handling highly confidential information and exercising appropriate tact and diplomacy. An ability to research and analyze facts and circumstances, make timely decisions, and take ownership and accountability for all areas of responsibility, are required. This position requires an energetic, detail-oriented individual with exceptional planning and organization skills who can multi-task, be flexible, and meet stringent deadlines. Keen political and business acumen is required for optimal performance.

Your Impact

Organization

As a senior strategic advisor, individuals wield significant influence over the direction and success of an organization. Your insights and guidance shape long-term planning and decision-making processes. By providing expertise and foresight, you help the organization navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and stay competitive in dynamic markets. Ultimately, the senior strategic advisor plays a pivotal role in driving growth, innovation, and sustainable development within the organization.

Community

This role extends beyond the organization, influencing the community at large. Your expertise in decision-making and planning can contribute to community development initiatives, fostering economic growth and social progress. By advising on sustainable practices and community engagement strategies, you help organizations become responsible corporate citizens, positively impacting the lives of residents. Ultimately, the senior strategic advisor serves as a bridge between the organization and the community, facilitating collaboration and mutual benefit.

Your Key Responsibilities

Chief Officer Support

• Anticipate the needs of the senior executive by connecting and making sense of diverse information from multiple sources.
• Research, prepare, and process clear, concise, detailed briefing material, reports, and letters for senior executives, elected officials, and others as required.
• Communicate direction from the Chief Officer to Directors within the service area.
• Provide strategic advice to the service area and the Chief Officer.

Project Management

Strategic Objectives and Planning

Other Duties

You Will Need

This Education & Experience

These Skills & Qualifications

Schedule & Culture

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Culture

At our city, we offer a supportive work environment where you can grow your career. We recognize the value of work-life balance and offer comprehensive benefits, and flexibility with scheduling, wellness events, social activities, and community fundraising activities.

Compensation

Salary

Starting Salary $50.31 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

Our organization values diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume through the "Apply Now" tab on the web page (include Job ID).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview by email or telephone.

To Note

After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions.

This temporary position is also open to permanent City employees as a development opportunity. (Secondment)#J-18808-Ljbffr