• Develops and implements the corporate advocacy plan and the assigned work groups’ annual operational plans, by coordinating work and complying with relevant legislative requirements and standards.
  
  
  
  • Prioritizes work in a changeable environment.
  
  
  
  


• Oversees the communications work group, manages day-to-day operations, and develops strategies to enhance communications practices in the County.
  
  
  
  • Aligns communication strategies with the organization’s strategic plan and departments’ operational plans.
  
  
  • Assists with environmental scanning to forecast emerging issues to mitigate negative impacts to the County.
  
  
  • Oversees the management of the County’s website, social media channels, internal and external communications and public participation initiatives.
  
  
  • Implements the brand strategy of the organization to ensure appropriate use, consistency in messaging and to build brand awareness.
  
  
  
  


• Provides oversight to legislative functions for the organization and aligns organizational practices to legislative standards and requirements.
  
  
  
  • Manages and refines, as needed, the required processes to meet legislative requirements for the County in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
  
  
  • Oversees the municipal election and by-election processes.
  
  
  • Conducts research on legislative initiatives and provides advice to the organization.
  
  
  
  


• Manages intergovernmental initiatives.
  
  
  
  • Develops an advocacy plan for the organization and coordinates actions required to implement the plan.
  
  
  • Supports elected officials by providing necessary information to inform their advocacy work.
  
  
  • Develops and maintains relationships with all orders of government to advance Leduc County priorities.
  
  
  • Conducts environmental scans and research on intergovernmental initiatives, to inform strategy development.
  
  
  
  


• Provides strategic project management support and leadership to corporate and/or departmental projects:
  
  
  
  • Creates and manages project plans, tracks key deadlines and deliverables, develops and refines tools and reports, monitors compliance and achieves targeted outcomes.
  
  
  
  


• Strives to continually enhance the quality and delivery of services through efficiencies and innovation.


• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.


• Accountable for the work group’s compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.


• Performs related duties as required.

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Posted Date: Dec 15, 2022
Closing Date: Jan 13, 2023