Senior Engagement Advisor

Posted on: Jul 7, 2025

Posted by: Rocky View County

Summary

Rocky View County values our employees and provides a welcoming and stable work environment where positive energy, creativity, and a service mindset are encouraged. We seek individuals who enjoy making a difference and contributing meaningfully to a vibrant community. Our valued and diverse team of 500+ employees are provided with the same concern, respect, and caring attitude as the over 40,000 people who call Rocky View County home.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Communications & Engagement Services, the Senior Engagement Advisor provides strategic leadership and oversight for public engagement processes across the County. This role is responsible for developing and executing County-wide engagement strategies, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. As a trusted senior advisor, this position drives innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement while mentoring junior professionals to enhance public participation, improve decision-making, and foster trust between the County and its residents.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-channel public engagement strategies that align with County priorities and adhere to International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) standards.
Oversee and guide complex, high-profile engagement initiatives with broad community, political, and organizational impact.
Ensure quality control of engagement projects, including identifying and utilizing appropriate tools, for a user-friendly delivery of opportunities, materials, and content.
Champion innovative engagement methodologies, including leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies, to enhance public participation in engagement activities.
Develop County-wide engagement policies and frameworks, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practices across the organization.
Provide training and capacity-building opportunities for internal staff to enhance engagement expertise across the organization.

Research and Analysis

Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and Council on engagement outcomes, public sentiment, and emerging trends to help inform strategic decision-making.
Participate in the identification of issues and opportunities based on the analysis of quantitative data and qualitative market intelligence from a variety of internal and external sources and formats.

Communication

Act as a primary liaison between the County and the public, ensuring timely, transparent, and effective communication during engagement processes.
Deliver high-quality presentations and updates to Council, senior leadership, project teams, and community stakeholders.

Operational Oversight

Manage budgets for engagement projects, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with strategic priorities.
Oversee the design and coordination of large-scale public engagement events, workshops, advisory groups, and digital platforms.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with public engagement initiatives, particularly in politically sensitive or high-stakes contexts.
Oversee the performance of external vendors and contractors to ensure alignment with County standards and project goals.
Mentor and coach junior engagement team members, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability.

General

Participate as required in the County’s emergency response plans as a member of the Public Information Officer team.

Requirements

Completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate in Communications, Public Administration, Public Relations, or a related field with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in communications or stakeholder engagement.

Demonstrated success managing high-profile or politically sensitive engagement projects within government or similarly complex organizations.
Proven experience with large-scale strategic planning, policy development, and community engagement initiatives.
Ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure public facing environments.
Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Exceptional communication skills; experienced and effective in interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Completion of IAP2 training and/or CP3 Designation is preferred.
This position may require working flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$100,616 min hiring

Closing Date

July 20, 2025

Posting ID: 33138

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