Description
Consider this unique opportunity to work closely with a City of Edmonton Ward Councillor. You will work to further the objectives of the office in an ever-changing and fast-paced work environment. You will exercise considerable judgment, independence, and initiative, ensuring the variety of demands that arise in the Councillor's office are handled appropriately. A strong understanding of municipal governance and excellent research and analytical skills are essential.
This posting is intended to be used to fill multiple roles of different classifications within different Council offices. As each Councillor may be seeking different specific skill sets, please provide a cover letter in addition to your resume and be sure you illustrate your knowledge, abilities, skills, experience and interest in this area.
Responsibilities may include:
- Constituent Interaction: Handling inquiries and concerns from public members, whether via phone, email, or in person. This may include providing information, directing requests, following up on issues and organizing special events.
- Communication and Information Management: researching, summarizing, and synthesizing information to create or manage correspondence, reports, briefing materials and ward communications. This may include duties from requesting information from senior City management to managing social media.
- Administrative Support: scheduling, coordinating events, and managing information including maintaining ward and city records.
- Working in a Politically Sensitive Environment: Awareness of the political context of the work is required. This role must handle situations with tact, diplomacy and discretion, interact with diverse stakeholders such as constituents, City employees and other parties in a professional and respectful manner, and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information appropriately.
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