Policy Analysis, Research & Environmental Scanning
- Conduct ongoing cross-jurisdictional research environmental scans to identify issues, trends, risks and opportunities affecting the City.
- Analyze Alberta and Saskatchewan provincial and federal policies, legislation, regulatory changes, budget releases and regional developments and assess their implications for the City.
- Prepare recommendations, reports, briefings, and analysis for Executive Leadership and City Council as well as Provincial/Federal Government and other related groups.
- Maintain awareness of political, economic, and social factors influencing municipal governance and incorporate relevant findings into strategic advice.
- Primary contributor to establishing, enhancing and promoting the City’s regional and intermunicipal assets.
Advocacy & Government Relations strategy
- Develop, coordinate, and implement the City’s advocacy strategy and government engagement plans.
- Prepare briefing materials, key messages, presentations, and strategic advice to support Executive Leadership and City Council.
- Facilitate meetings and interactions with internal departments, government representatives, decision makers, and external partners to advance the City’s interests.
- Maintain, track, and report on the City’s advocacy plan to Executive Leadership and City Council.
- Support City Council and Executive Leadership participating in provincial, federal, regional, and municipal boards, committees, and caucuses such as, Alberta Municipalities, AB Mid-sized Cities Mayors Caucus (MCMC), Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), Saskatchewan City Mayor’s Caucus (CMC), Saskatchewan Cities Caucus SUMA, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and others as assigned.
Legislative Monitoring & Input
- Monitor legislative reviews and regulatory initiatives impacting the City.
- Supporting Legislative Services in tracking and aligning the City of Lloydminster Charter with other provincial legislations, identifying gaps for inclusion for future updates.
- Knowledge of pertinent legislation such as the Lloydminster Charter, City of Lloydminster Bylaws as well as other municipal legislation.
- Identify opportunities for the City’s participation in consultations and lead the development of formal submissions or responses.
Grants & Funding Opportunities
- Monitor new or revised provincial and federal grant programs and assess implications in collaboration with the City’s Finance Department.
- Support departments in identifying grant opportunities and development funding proposals.
- Work directly with Grants Coordinator in identification and application of grants that are in alignment with advocacy efforts.
Indigenous Relations Support
- Support relationship building and engagement with Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities.
- Support internal efforts and HOT6 committee in efforts to support indigenous relations including engagement planning, capacity building, and awareness training.
- Assist in the development of strategies that respect, strengthen, and enhance indigenous partnerships.
Intergovernmental Advisory & Strategic Initiatives
- Identify intergovernmental and inter-municipal risks, challenges and emerging issues.
- Provide advice and propose mitigation strategies to Executive Leadership.
- Develop strategies to address intergovernmental, regional, inter-municipal and external stakeholder priorities.
Collaboration, Communication & Relationship Building
- Coordinate the City’s government relations activities and promote consistent communication across departments.
- Coach Executive Leadership, Department Managers and City Council on strategic messaging for external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with governmental partners, municipal organizations, community stakeholders and regional partners.
- Facilitate outreach to municipalities with shared interests and support joint advocacy efforts.
Other
- Understand and adhere to all City policies, procedures and standards.
- Other related duties as required.
