Job Skills:
- Ability to understand and effectively navigate and/or problem solve high-profile, sensitive, or controversial matters.
- Knowledge of the theory, principles and techniques related to FCSS, Recreation, and Open Spaces.
- Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, and other requirements related to the Community Services Section.
- Knowledge of personnel management, training, performance evaluation, research, budgeting, and municipal business areas.
- Outstanding supervisory skills and administrative abilities in leading, coordinating, directing, motivating, developing, and evaluating staff.
- Ability to work directly with elected officials in a political environment to resolve public and municipal issues.
- Corporate budget and business planning experience.
- Sound and independent judgment within policy or legislative frameworks.
- External partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent skills and ability to provide strategic leadership, to guide/motivate staff in the development of strategies, principles, and appropriate processes.
- Individual values that align and model the corporate values.
- Effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
- A commitment to integrity, people development, and approachable leadership.
- Ability to make effective decisions, recommendations and provide direction on complex and emerging issues which may have substantial political, community, inter-municipal, or administrative implications in a professional and timely manner.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to work with Council, staff, industry, community, and business leaders, the public and all orders of government.
Working Conditions:
This position works a five-day work week, Monday to Friday, within standard office hours however due to the nature of the portfolio there will be times when work is required outside of these typical days/hours. Sturgeon County offers a remote work environment, and this position may be eligible to participate in a Hybrid (office/remote) work model. A demanding work environment includes high volume of requests, timely decisions, overseeing or managing multiple projects, changing priorities, providing direction regarding complex or unique situations with high political sensitivity, substantial financial implications, or community well-being. Required attendance at daytime Council or committee meetings, plus some public events and industry functions which are outside and in addition to normal office hours. Travel within the Edmonton region and province of Alberta is required, with additional travel from time to time. Availability and response to inquiries outside of office hours is often required.
Job Qualifications:
- Eight (8) to ten (10) years of administrative leadership experience at a senior level along with a post-secondary degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field supplemented with extensive management and/or leadership training.
- Enrollment or completion of the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Program is desired, as well as membership in the Society of Local Government Managers, is an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of government programs, regulations, and legislation as it related to Recreation, Culture, FCSS, and Parks.
- Experience in a rural municipality is an asset.