Department Report Writer Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53654)

Description

As an integral team member of the Deputy City Manager's and Chief Financial Officer's office, this position is responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery of Council and Committee reports for the Financial and Corporate Services Department.

What will you do?

• Meet with the lead report authors to fill out the report plan, discuss areas where assistance may be needed (e.g. research, coordinating meetings, etc) and ensure interested parties (internal and external) are consulted during the writing process
• Guide the development of the content, style,and tone of each report based on a comprehensive understanding of the function and operational integration of each program area and across other departments as it relates to corporate and Council directives
• Provide input/feedback regarding report strategy and approaches, based on knowledge of the department's strategic plan as it pertains to an understanding of Council's agenda and awareness of the political climate
• Synthesize highly complex, technical information and translate it into "plain language”
• Work with branches to ensure reports are submitted to the Clerk's Office by the deadline
• Maintain close and collaborative working relationships with branches and section within the department, as well as other departments and the City Manager's Office, to mitigate reporting issues including barriers to meeting timelines
• Ensure all Financial and Corporate Services reports are written to meet corporate report guidelines
• Lead the development of presentations and associated materials, technical briefings and speaking notes
• Review of other department reports and flag linkages within the FCS department for internal review
• Identify areas of improvement, both qualitative and quantitative through the report process
• Liaise with other report writers, coordinators and other collaborators and leadership teams, as appropriate, to identify and champion opportunities for improvement related to the timeliness, transparency, integration, accuracy
• Provide review and editing support for other department communications or strategic documents
• Support the department with a variety of program/project work, including conceptualizing, developing, reporting, monitoring and implementation