Supervisor, Policy & Programs

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Supervisor, Policy and Programs in the Assessment and Taxation Branch to lead a small team, analyze legislation and policies, prepare briefings, and coordinate tax-related programs.

You will develop risk registers, engage with other City departments and external parties, advocate for changes to the assessment and taxation system, and support a collaborative municipal finance operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Arts with related major (Economics, Political Science, Communications, English or Management).
• Four (4) years of progressive experience in a collaborative policy, communication, report writing, public speaking or public administration role.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience including work planning, performance evaluation and mentoring a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of three policy professionals, including delegating work and mentoring growth.
• Advise branch leadership on policy matters with policy acumen and expertise.
• Oversee program coordination using assessment and tax data, including the Affordable Housing Tax Grant and Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Arts

Job description

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!

What will you do?

• 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

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

Assets

• Training or experience in data analysis or policy analysis

Skills required for success

• 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 policyAbility 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
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Applicant may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies.

We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Work Environment: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52. The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Up to 1 Permanent full-time position Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week Salary Range:$51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90,925.680 - $114,897.810 (Annually)