Public Engagement Advisor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49474)

Description

The City of Edmonton is committed to the highest quality of meaningful public engagement with Edmontonians. The Integrated Infrastructure Services (IIS) Public Engagement team is seeking a Public Engagement Advisor to support a diverse portfolio of city-shaping projects. We are looking for a team member who is curious about finding collaborative solutions to complex situations and committed to inclusive, creative and effective engagement with Edmontonians to support decision making.

Drawing upon your breadth of knowledge about best practices in public engagement and relationship building, you will support portfolios and project teams in planning, implementing, reporting and evaluating public engagement processes. You will thrive in this role if you approach challenges with a curious, tenacious, leadership-oriented and service-minded spirit.

Aligned with  the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will: 

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to project/program teams, branches and business areas on best practices, frameworks, and policies; as well as tools and techniques for public engagement. This includes decision makers at the Manager, Director, Branch Manager and Deputy City Manager levels
• Consult with clients to 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 digital tools and platforms
• Monitor, report and evaluate participation in and participant experience of public engagement activities
• Implement strategies that demonstrate an understanding of stakeholder concerns and effectively mitigate issues
• Work collaboratively with clients to understand their engagement needs and priorities
• Research and assist in implementing best and innovative practices and test new engagement techniques 
• Identify and understand complex issues and their potential impact on public engagement activities 
• Utilize project management to identify strategies, action plans, resource requirements and timelines for public engagement
• Perform any other related duties as required