Supervisor, Community Investment Program

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo•Derwent, AB

2d•CA$129,438 - CA$136,834•Onsite

About The Position

At the heart of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Community Services team is all about people. Whether you’re supporting the RCMP, building partnerships, or answering resident inquiries through Pulse, you’re helping create safe, connected, and thriving communities. We’re united by one purpose: serving people and strengthening the region. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a collaborative team that supports every corner of the municipality, this is your opportunity to help build a better tomorrow.

Requirements

Strong planning, organizational, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, political awareness and sensitivity.
Strong knowledge of current theories, trends, and issues related to community and neighborhood development.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leaders, employees, and external contacts; interacts in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport.
Ability to empower people and use innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, or simultaneous demands.
Negotiation, interpersonal, investigation, mediation, and facilitation skills.
Strong contract and financial management skills.
Proven ability to liaise and foster partnerships with community groups, organizations, and orders of government.
High emotional intelligence capacity with the ability to communicate respectfully using judgement and tact, to deal effectively with ambiguity, and to remain neutral in conflict situations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Degree in Business Administration or Commerce is required.
Five (5) years of experience in a municipal financial management environment.
Two (2) years of experience in a leadership role.
Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
A valid Class Five (5) Alberta Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Takes a lead role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to department initiatives to ensure all employees are working proficiently and effectively in a productive environment.
Provides direct supervision and leadership ensuring the team is managed fairly and consistently.
Works with team to plan and balance workload and verifies work processes are followed and coordinated to ensure service levels.
Mentors, coaches, and provides support to staff.
Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on the Municipality’s best practices.
Analyzes the effectiveness of departmental programs and makes suggestions for further improvement.
Provides input related to department business plans, initiatives, and budget to ensure continuous achievement of department goals.
Oversees and provides support for the administration of operational agreements, community investment program grants, and other council approved grants.
Implements recommendations as outlined by the Community Investment Program Approval Committee, Council approved plans, policies, and relevant administrative directives or procedures.
Ensures funding priorities align with social needs assessments, Municipal Development Plan, Council’s strategic plan, and other Council approved plans.