Strategic Coordinator, Sport and Recreation

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Coordinator, reporting to the Branch Manager of Sport and Recreation, is a key member of the Branch Manager’s Office, driving strategy development, issues management, and the successful implementation and evaluation of complex branch and enterprise-wide initiatives and projects. This position requires expertise, critical thinking, and political awareness to conceptualize, research, and execute complex, confidential, and sensitive assignments. Serving as the central coordinator for all branch activities, including council reports, performance reporting, strategic planning, budget development, and financial oversight, this position is often the first point of contact on all branch leadership communications. Working both independently and as a team member, the Strategic Coordinator ensures the branch meets expectations and standards set by the corporation and senior leadership while collaborating across organizational lines to develop and facilitate effective solutions on Branch initiatives.

Requirements

University degree, including Commerce, Public Administration, Social Sciences (Political Science, Sociology)
Minimum of 5 years, progressively responsible strategic and management experience
High political acumen, analytical skills for sensitive issues, and the ability to advise senior leaders
Proven capacity to quickly learn and adapt in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments covering areas like political analysis, HR, and communications
Proven knowledge and experience in business strategic planning, implementation approaches, project management processes, and administering multiple projects effectively
Advanced communication skills, including exceptional listening, presentation, and writing abilities demonstrated at a highly consultative level, with experience in report writing, Council/Committee activities, and municipal administration
Function comfortably and effectively in dynamic, complex, and sometimes-ambiguous settings, exercising good judgment and a measured approach to managing stress and time, while using a future-focused, proactive approach (systems thinking) to develop innovative plans
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning functions, including defining goals, measures, and metrics, and providing integral support for annual and long-range budget forecasts
Provide strategic leadership, research, and analysis on a wide variety of issues at both the Branch and Corporate levels, ensuring effective scope and best practices are followed
Proactively identify and manage strategic issues, independently researching, recommending, and implementing solutions on behalf of the Branch Manager
Ensure timely communication of emerging and sensitive issues to the Branch Manager and appropriate Senior Leadership
Oversee and manage the preparation of all governance documentation, including reviewing and editing Council/Committee/ELT reports and preparing briefing notes and memos for the Branch Manager
Conceptualize and lead complex, confidential, and politically sensitive projects, coordinating, managing, and monitoring all project activities
Act as the primary Branch representative on City Committees and corporate initiatives, fostering collaboration across organizational lines and with external partners
Serve as the principal consultant and advisor to the Branch Manager on problem formulation, solution strategies, and the evaluation of outcomes
Drive continuous improvement by conducting environmental scans, identifying opportunities for process enhancements, and making recommendations on operational efficiency and effectiveness
Support and reinforce organizational culture and values by engaging staff, ensuring competencies, and actively promoting integration and teamwork across the corporation