Corporate Strategist

at  Parkland County

Parkland County, AB, Canada
Full Time
Growth & Strategy Services
Mid Level
Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Corporate Strategist position in the Growth & Strategy Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Strategy & Engagement, the Corporate Strategist advances Parkland County’s commitment to corporate planning by facilitating the development of corporate business plans, ensuring the alignment of departmental business plans and operations to Council’s strategic goals and priorities, as well as, integrating the business plans with Parkland County’s budget. The Corporate Strategist utilizes their strong relationship-building skills to liaise with internal staff, encouraging organizational involvement in the corporate planning process by facilitating department-level strategic planning engagement. This position is responsible for monitoring organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the development of meaningful performance measures and targets and supports transparent governance through regular reporting of those measures. To further municipal priorities through effective governmental relations, the Corporate Strategist is responsible for researching and identifying grant funding opportunities and as directed, will support the County’s intergovernmental relations and advocacy efforts through issues scanning on various socioeconomic and political trends.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
• A certificate in municipal leadership, strategic planning, public participation, facilitation, and/or engagement would be an asset.
• A Certified Public Participation Professional (IAP2) designation would be an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in strategic planning and/or public policy development.
• Knowledge and practical experience dealing with public policies, procedures as well as key functions and operations of municipal government.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programs.
• Possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Please refer the Job description for details