Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy

Posted on: Feb 4, 2026

Posted by: Parkland County

Summary

Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy (Competition #26-14)

A great place to work starts with you!

Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment across departments to promote efficiency and innovation. With a solution-focused mindset, we approach challenges with resilience. Parkland County is committed to respect, working to uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in all decision-making. With a focus on safety, we create a supportive and safe environment for employees and the public. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and caring organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Parkland County has an opportunity for a temporary, full-time Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy position in the Governance & Engagement Services department, working until approximately March 2027. Reporting to the Manager, Strategy & Engagement, the Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy advances Parkland County’s strategic and corporate planning efforts by leading annual strategic planning, overseeing corporate business plan development, and ensuring alignment with budget and Council’s goals and priorities. The Senior Advisor builds strong internal relationships to embed strategic foundations into decision-making, facilitates department-level corporate and business planning engagement and monitors organizational performance. Additionally, the position supports the design and execution of corporate initiatives and strategic projects, recommending scope adjustments as needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

A bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, public administration, or a related discipline.
A master’s degree in a related field is considered an asset.
Certification in municipal leadership, strategic planning, public participation, facilitation and engagement would be considered assets.
A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in strategic planning and/or strategic policy development.
Knowledge and practical experience dealing with public policies and procedures and key functions and operations of municipal government, including work experience with elected officials.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programs.
Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license and ability to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Job Type

Temporary, Full time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

February 18, 2026

Posting ID: 36900

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