Job Title
Civic Partnership Consultant
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Job ID
310138
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
 
 
 
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
 
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 
 
As a Civic Partnership Consultant, you will be part of a team responsible for the coordination and development of The City's evolving relationship with its Civic Partners and not-for-profit partner organizations, including support for policy development, capital projects, and relationship management. Work involves both ongoing and project-based work that includes policy development, process improvement, research and data gathering, business planning, facilitation, consultation and project coordination.  Primary duties include:
  • Support a strategic approach to The City's relationships with Civic Partners including work related to governance, operations, and capital and lifecycle of City-owned assets managed/operated by partners.
  • Solve complex projects and/or issues in collaboration with partners, subject matter experts, interdepartmental teams, and leadership.
  • Support the development and implementation of initiatives and facilitate planning sessions within the division, with City colleagues, and with external partners.
  • Identify resource needs, recommend appropriate allocations, track and communicate key performance indicators that demonstrate the value of investment in partnerships.
  • Provide technical expertise to City colleagues about partnerships, partners, and non-profit structure, operations and governance.
  • Prepare and present written reports, Council reports, briefing notes, memos, and presentations on a range of partnership-related topics.
  • Lead and support the development of a wide range of legal agreements including leases, operating and capital agreements, and major capital project agreements in consultation with subject matter experts.
  • Consult and liaise with internal subject matter experts including Law, Finance, Infrastructure Calgary, Facilities Management, Engineering, Recreation & Social Programs and others focused on supporting partnerships across The City.
 
Qualifications 
  • A degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience that includes partnership management, relationship management and asset management.
  • Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
  • Knowledge of non-profit governance, management or grant making will be considered an asset.
  • The ability to work collaboratively across a large organization and navigate situations with political sensitivity.
  • A strong record of relationship management with non-profit partners and the ability to manage existing processes and policies as well as offer new and innovative ideas.
  • Well-developed communication and organizational skills, strategic and analytical thinking, conflict resolution and teamwork skills.
 
Pre-employment Requirements 
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
 
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Partnerships
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 2808 Spiller Road SE
Compensation: Level E $83,059 - 125,413 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal / External
Apply By: July 10, 2024
 
Job ID #: 310138