Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53749)

Description

The City of Edmonton is seeking an exceptional and politically astute Chief of Staff to serve as the lead political and strategic advisor to the Mayor. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in advancing priorities, driving their execution and ensuring the Mayor's Office operates with maximum efficiency and impact. Your work will contribute to shaping City policy, government relations, and the Mayor's public engagement. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our vibrant city and make a significant contribution to municipal, provincial, and federal policy discussions.

This role requires a unique blend of strategic leadership, political savvy, and executive management. You will be responsible for providing timely advice on policy and strategy. You will manage all office functions, including the oversight of the Mayor's Office staff, the Mayor's schedule, and the development and implementation of key policy initiatives. A crucial component of this role involves leading government relations and acting as the primary negotiator on key files to secure vital support and investment for the City. 

What will you do?

• Serve as the primary advisor to the Mayor, providing strategic counsel on municipal, provincial, and federal policy issues
• Lead and oversee all operations of the Mayor's Office, including managing a team, to ensure seamless support for the Mayor's mandate
• Lead complex negotiations and manage high-level government relations on significant files on behalf of the Mayor and Council
• Directly manage the Mayor's office budget, including staff structure, wages, benefits, and travel
• Approve and manage the Mayor's daily schedule, including making crucial decisions about which activities and invitations the Mayor will participate in
• Delegate work and provide public policy direction to office staff and communications on the Mayor's behalf, often with public and media consequences
• Anticipate and proactively manage political risks and opportunities for the Mayor, particularly concerning media and public remarks
• Provide advice to the Mayor on procedural approaches for Council meetings and how to manage relationships with fellow Councillors