Supervisor, Policy & Programs

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

7d•CA$90,926 - CA$114,898•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessment and Taxation Branch is responsible for the administration of Edmonton’s assessment and tax collection system, representing nearly 60 per cent of the City’s annual operating budget. The Supervisor, Policy and Programs is responsible for leading a small team that analyzes assessment and taxation legislation and policies, liaises with other City departments, prepares briefings and reports for senior leaders and City Council, and coordinates tax-related programs. You will develop and maintain a register of risks, build relationships with other City departments, help them understand how assessment tax impacts and impacted by their work, and help coordinate their access to assessment and taxation data. Additionally, you will support efforts to advocate to external parties, including the provincial government, for changes that would impact the assessment and taxation system. If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for public administration and municipal finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Arts with a related major (such as Economics, Political Science, Communications, English, or Management)
Four (4) years of progressive experience in a collaborative role with a focus on policy, communication, report writing, public speaking, and public administration
Two (2) years of supervisory experience, which must include work planning, performance evaluation, performance management, and mentoring or coaching a professional team
Extensive knowledge of Assessment and Taxation and the legislative framework that governs them
Extremely well-honed verbal and written communication skills, with a high degree of comfort in a public speaking role
Ability to analyze data, and understand the relationship between data analysis and public policy
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse collaborators and interested parties to gain support or consensus
Ability to review and create policy and procedures as dictated by changing legislation or changing Branch needs
Supervisory experience including work planning, performance evaluation, and performance management
Extensive knowledge of change management best practices and an understanding of the collective agreement and Working Relationship Agreement
Experience in the facilitation of engagement participants and collaborative groups
Ability to perform in a time-sensitive, politically sensitive environment while maintaining confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in data analysis or policy analysis

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to a team of three policy professionals, including delegating work, giving ongoing performance feedback, mentoring employee growth, and aiding career development
Provide advice to branch leadership and guidance to the corporation on any matter with an assessment and taxation component, using policy acumen and expertise
Oversee the coordination of programs that use assessment and tax data or resources, such as the Affordable Housing Tax Grant and Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief
Draft Council reports and memos to communicate policy issues, analysis, and options, and shepherd reports through the process of senior leadership review
Liaise and work collaboratively with staff from other City departments to foster an integrated approach to tax policy and ensure a coordinated and coherent policy framework
Advocate for legislative change that meets the future needs and goals of the City of Edmonton by developing supporting materials like data analysis, written documentation, and presentations
Engage with external entities (e.g., related associations, organizations, other municipalities, government departments) to develop relationships, build partnerships, and research best practices