KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Sturgeon County’s Intergovernmental planning, advice, monitoring, and analysis initiatives (50%)
- Gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and monitors new and existing regional, provincial, and federal policies in relation to the interests of Sturgeon County; works with Sturgeon County’s Intergovernmental Advisor to develop approaches and timely follow-up actions.
- Prepares materials such as reports, presentations, briefing notes, communications, speaking notes, and other resources as needed.
- Engages in active environmental scanning and develops associated material to ensure the organization remains knowledgeable in areas of key strategic priority.
- Maintains the corporate key message and advocacy tracker of Intergovernmental Services nature to assist in the development of decision-making materials and other documentation.
- Researches and prepares recommendations on Sturgeon County’s responses to requests from federal and provincial governments, municipalities, and municipal organizations as directed.
Support projects of an intergovernmental nature (35%)
- Working with regional partners, this position lead the development of the County’s Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks and support the development of required Intermunicipal Development plans.
- As required, supports inter-municipal and inter-governmental efforts, such as regional zone meetings, Intermunicipal Affairs Committees, and regional consultations and initiatives.
- Organizes meetings, establishes agendas, prepares, or secures briefings and maintains action registers and performance metrics on key intergovernmental initiatives.
- Manages content related to Intergovernmental Affairs on the Sturgeon County public website and internal website.
- Documents and provides regular progress updates and status reporting on projects.
Regional Relationship Building and Representation (10%)
- Maintains an appropriate understanding of issues and support relationship building efforts with internal and external clients, including other municipalities, levels of government, municipal associations, indigenous groups, etc.
- Maintains and enhances relationships and promotes the reputation of Sturgeon County as a leader in regional cooperation.
- Supports the implementation of Council’s Advocacy Plan, prepares relevant materials and tracks progress.
- As required, attends, or participates in regional inter-municipal and inter-governmental meetings, sometimes in parallel with content owner department(s), to ensure continuity and to provide back-up, when required.
Other Related Duties (5%)
- Performs the duties of an Information Management Contact for the department.
- Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
