Public Engagement Advisor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52364)

Description

The City of Edmonton is looking for a dynamic and passionate Public Engagement Advisor to join our Communications and Engagement Department. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping how the City connects with its citizens and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on our community by fostering transparent, inclusive, and meaningful engagement.

As a Public Engagement Advisor, you will support the development and implementation of public engagement charters, strategies, processes, and activities for various City projects and programs.  You will work closely with internal City teams and Edmontonians to gather, analyze, and report on public feedback, ensuring that engagement activities are well-planned, effectively delivered, and aligned with corporate guidelines.  Your work will involve managing engagement events, developing materials, building relationships with community organizations, and providing advice and support on engagement best practices.

What will you do?

• Consult with the project team to create detailed public engagement processes and plans based on specific engagement needs and priorities
• Create strategies and action plans, and identify resource requirements and timelines for public engagement
• Plan and support the implementation of digital and in-person public engagement activities including the selection of approaches, tools and techniques
• Gather, analyze, synthesize and share public engagement feedback, leveraging online and digital tools and platforms
• Monitor, report and evaluate participation in and participant experience of public engagement activities
• Implement strategies that demonstrate an understanding of Edmontonian's concerns and mitigate issues
• Work with clients, project teams, peers and community partners to build meaningful connections and ongoing relationships
• Research and implement best and innovative practices and test new engagement techniques
• Assist in developing new processes, tools and policies to support online engagement activities
• Identify and understand complex issues and how they may impact public engagement activities
• Use the department's standard project management system to maintain accurate and robust project information
• Perform other related duties as required