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 45,000 people who call Rocky View County home.

At Rocky View County we value employee work/life balance. Staff are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while being supported with paid training, a competitive salary, benefits after 30 days, 27 paid days off in their first year, plus general holidays, a pension plan, paid sick time, and a hybrid work environment for eligible positions.

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.

Core Accountabilities

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.

Position 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.

Competition closes July 21st, 2025