Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations

City of Maple Ridge

Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations

Competition #23-173
Status: Regular Full Time - Exempt
Department: Information Technology
Salary: $95,521.20 - $113,715.72
Closing: December 11, 2023

Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge! Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

POSITION OVERVIEW
As the Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of our city’s relationships with various external partners. Your expertise will contribute to the development and delivery of our city’s Intergovernmental Affairs strategy and advocacy campaigns. Working closely with the Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs, you’ll engage with departments across the city to foster integrated approaches that advance the city’s interest to ensure our strategies are holistic and impactful.

In this role, you’ll leverage your deep understanding of government policies, legislative frameworks and processes to inform our city’s government relations efforts to strengthen the city’s ties and partnership opportunities with governmental agencies, community stakeholders and other levels of government. Your ability to develop innovative solutions within a fluid, sometimes ambiguous environment and in changing political dynamics will set us apart as leaders in our industry. Your keen eye for trends and opportunities, gained through media scanning and environmental analysis will empower us to remain agile and responsive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and be a part of a team that is dedicated to creating a more connected and empowered city to support forward thinking building and growth opportunities.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Political Acumen:Deep understanding of politics and government administration, coupled with a keen awareness of current trends and issues at various levels. Ability to identify and navigate politically sensitive activities with tact and good judgement, protecting the interest of the organization while also positioning our organization as a respected industry leader.
• Driver for Results:Demonstrated track record for consistently surpassing set objectives, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Government Navigation:Familiarity with municipal government structures, along with a nuanced understanding of administrative workings across different government orders.
• Effective Communication: Exceptional communication skills, including strategic planning and reporting, persuasive writing and able to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Analytical Insight:Proficient research and critical thinking skills with demonstrated judgment to recognize and leverage cross-boundary opportunities.
• Time and Process Management:Demonstrated organizational skills, enabling you to excel under tight deadlines while managing confidential information.
• Relationship Building:A track record of nurturing positive relationships with individuals in government departments, agencies, community and business leaders and decision-makers.
• Integrity and Trust:Consistently upholds ethical standards, communicates honestly, transparently and exhibits reliability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The knowledge, skills, and experience required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration, or related discipline, plus 5 years of progressive experience in the municipal, provincial or federal levels of government including working closely with key stakeholders such as elected officials. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position.

EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.