Community Engagement Consultant II
About the role
Join our team!
The City of Saskatoon is looking for a permanent full-time Community Engagement Consultant II
Job Summary
This position provides leadership in developing, directing, and implementation public engagement initiatives and processes that support City of Saskatoon strategic goals and objectives required for successful public engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and manages the public engagement process and engagement plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals for civic departments and divisions.
- Assists in developing public engagement processes, policies, procedures and framework and ensure they are followed in a consistent and coordinated manner throughout the corporation.
- Provides collaborative consultation for all stakeholders to identify and resolve public engagement issues and opportunities.
- Oversees quality application of tools and practices of engagement activities across the organization.
- Communicates and supports stakeholders with public engagement initiatives, processes, procedures, and results
- Assist with the preparation of reports and other related materials from analysis of data collected.
- Analyzes emerging best practices and trends in engagement tools and techniques and recommends appropriate strategies for their use.
- Participates in the coordination and facilitation of public engagement activities.
- Moderates messaging and strategies for corporate online engagement tools and social media websites.
- Assist with the budget and tendering process.
- Collaborates with communications and marketing staff to ensure the public and stakeholders are aware of opportunities to participate
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree in human/social sciences (public policy, psychology, sociology), community development, education, planning, business or related field. Course work related to public consultation design would be an asset.
- Four to six years’ progressively responsible experience in public engagement, project management and strategic communications.
- Eligible for the IAP2 membership and Canadian accreditation or similar training.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and community.
- Ability to build consensus, generate common understanding, and create a shared vision with diverse stakeholders and interests.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making under strict time constraints and competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations
Additional Requirements
Must be available to be on-call.
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $80,150.88 to $93,935.04 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
About City of Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon continues to be Canada’s fastest growing city, and this strong population growth creates a workplace culture where exciting and rewarding opportunities for a dynamic and fulfilling career await.
The City of Saskatoon aims to be the best managed city in Canada by focusing on continuous improvement, innovation, and attracting talented people from all over Canada and around the globe – people committed to our Corporate Values – Trust, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Courage.
We are proud of our:
- Provincial and National Recognition as a best employer: Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2019 and Saskatchewan Top Employer 2019. *Long-term career building with desirable benefits and compensation
- An inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds
- A workplace where safety is a top priority.
Employee Benefits include:
- Health Benefit Plan
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Sport and Computer Equipment Loans
- Leisure Pass Subsidy
- Eco Pass Subsidy
- Employee-Owned Credit Union
- Top-up of salary on maternity leave up to 15 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Deferred Salary Leave Program
Community Engagement Consultant II
About the role
Join our team!
The City of Saskatoon is looking for a permanent full-time Community Engagement Consultant II
Job Summary
This position provides leadership in developing, directing, and implementation public engagement initiatives and processes that support City of Saskatoon strategic goals and objectives required for successful public engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and manages the public engagement process and engagement plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals for civic departments and divisions.
- Assists in developing public engagement processes, policies, procedures and framework and ensure they are followed in a consistent and coordinated manner throughout the corporation.
- Provides collaborative consultation for all stakeholders to identify and resolve public engagement issues and opportunities.
- Oversees quality application of tools and practices of engagement activities across the organization.
- Communicates and supports stakeholders with public engagement initiatives, processes, procedures, and results
- Assist with the preparation of reports and other related materials from analysis of data collected.
- Analyzes emerging best practices and trends in engagement tools and techniques and recommends appropriate strategies for their use.
- Participates in the coordination and facilitation of public engagement activities.
- Moderates messaging and strategies for corporate online engagement tools and social media websites.
- Assist with the budget and tendering process.
- Collaborates with communications and marketing staff to ensure the public and stakeholders are aware of opportunities to participate
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree in human/social sciences (public policy, psychology, sociology), community development, education, planning, business or related field. Course work related to public consultation design would be an asset.
- Four to six years’ progressively responsible experience in public engagement, project management and strategic communications.
- Eligible for the IAP2 membership and Canadian accreditation or similar training.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and community.
- Ability to build consensus, generate common understanding, and create a shared vision with diverse stakeholders and interests.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making under strict time constraints and competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations
Additional Requirements
Must be available to be on-call.
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $80,150.88 to $93,935.04 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
About City of Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon continues to be Canada’s fastest growing city, and this strong population growth creates a workplace culture where exciting and rewarding opportunities for a dynamic and fulfilling career await.
The City of Saskatoon aims to be the best managed city in Canada by focusing on continuous improvement, innovation, and attracting talented people from all over Canada and around the globe – people committed to our Corporate Values – Trust, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Courage.
We are proud of our:
- Provincial and National Recognition as a best employer: Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2019 and Saskatchewan Top Employer 2019. *Long-term career building with desirable benefits and compensation
- An inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds
- A workplace where safety is a top priority.
Employee Benefits include:
- Health Benefit Plan
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Sport and Computer Equipment Loans
- Leisure Pass Subsidy
- Eco Pass Subsidy
- Employee-Owned Credit Union
- Top-up of salary on maternity leave up to 15 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Deferred Salary Leave Program