Manager Of Strategic Initiatives & Intergovernmental Relations

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Manager ofStrategic Initiatives & Intergovernmental Relations (Comp #2024-17)

LOCATION: CAO/Clerk’s Office – Oxford County Administration Building

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Full-time

REPORTING TO: CAO

UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union

WAGE RATE: $65.19/hr - $81.49/hr ($118,645.00 – $148,311.00 annually)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately

• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately

• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available

• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership and oversight in the development and delivery of Strategic Initiatives, including; diversity, equity and inclusion, community-based environmental sustainability, Community Safe and Well Plan as well as other County strategic goals and commitments. Report and monitor on the progress of and alignment with the County’s strategic and emerging priorities. Acts as a strategic advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to support and facilitate advocacy initiatives on matters pertaining to the provincial government, municipal partners and other governments and agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• Post-secondary education in Public Administration or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated senior level experience leading programs, services or complex projects or initiatives.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Thorough understanding of municipal government structure, programs, services, priorities and issues, stakeholder needs and interests and government, community and business trends and issues.

• Proven ability to develop and articulate a vision to inspire and operationalize its achievement.

• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services, and outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutes and regulations related to Oxford County’s community sustainability commitments.

Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca

Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.

POSTING DATE: Friday, January 12th, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Friday, January 26th, by 4:00 p.m.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification.

Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above. Oxford County supports and encourages flexibility in work scheduling and location when possible, practical, and when it does not compromise our ability to deliver exceptional services to our citizens. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice of several flexible work arrangement options to promote work-life balance and greater flexibility for our employees. Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $65.19-$81.49 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person