Strategic External Relations Manager

Township of Muskoka Lakes; Delta; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Earned days off

Job summary

The City of Delta is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as Manager of External Relations. This role provides leadership across intergovernmental and Indigenous relations, business development, tourism and government advocacy, reporting to the Director of Corporate Services.

The Manager develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous Nations and all levels of government to advance Council priorities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in public administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in municipal/public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of intergovernmental relations, Indigenous relations, and economic development.
• Experience supervising or managing in a unionized environment.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead intergovernmental relations, Indigenous relations and reconciliation, business/economic development, tourism, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and implement strategies that support Council priorities and strengthen external partnerships.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Indigenous Nations, government levels, Crown corporations, utilities, and community organizations.
• Coordinate advocacy initiatives with associations such as LMLGA, UBCM, FCM, and Metro Vancouver.
• Prepare Council reports, briefing notes, correspondence, and strategic communications.

Skills

Leadership

Public administration

Intergovernmental relations

Communication

Strategy & planning

Negotiation

Policy analysis

Diplomacy

Education

Post-secondary degree in public administration

Driver's licence (Class 5 BC)

Job description

The City of Delta is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as Manager of External Relations. This role provides leadership across intergovernmental and Indigenous relations, business development, tourism and government advocacy, reporting to the Director of Corporate Services.

The Manager develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous Nations and all levels of government to advance Council priorities.