Strategic Coordinator, Edmonton Transit Service Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52012)

Description

Join our team as a Strategic Coordinator for Edmonton Transit Service! Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic direction of ETS. This position involves providing expert strategy development on issues management, initiatives, and projects. You will engage in complex assignments with significant political impact, confidentiality, and stakeholder sensitivities. Working independently, you will represent the Branch Manager and Leadership Team, leading projects from inception to evaluation. Additionally, you will directly manage two direct reports, overseeing performance, providing coaching, and making key decisions regarding hiring and performance management. This is an opportunity to work independently and make a significant impact on ETS operations, navigating complex considerations involving confidentiality, human resources, budget, stakeholders, and Council. This includes leading projects in terms of identifying issues, planning, implementing, and evaluating expected outcomes.

What will you do?

• Provide leadership, research, analysis, and recommendations on branch and corporate issues
• Review and prepare reports and briefings for Council, branch leadership, and the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring strategic alignment
• Identify and independently research strategic issues affecting the Branch, implementing actions for the Branch Manager
• Liaise with Councillor Offices to address emerging issues and constituent concerns
• Organize and coordinate Branch initiatives, contributing to vision, mission, and long-term strategic planning
• Develop and manage core cross-functional business processes and related documentation
• Represent the Branch at various corporate and departmental meetings
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on behalf of the Branch Manager and in support of Corporate operations
• Conceptualize and lead complex, confidential, and politically sensitive projects
• Supervise the Reports and Correspondence Coordinator and the Workforce Operations Coordinator
• Define and contribute to strategic planning, budget forecasts, and environmental scans
• Support the Branch Manager through special projects, reviews, and ad-hoc requests