Community Standards Peace Officer Strategic Planning Analyst en City of Edmonton

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for community safety and well-being? Do you excel at transforming complex data into actionable plans that make a real difference? The City of Edmonton is looking for a Strategic Planning Analyst to join our Community Standards Peace Officer team. If you are a collaborative, analytical, and forward-thinking professional dedicated to improving our city, we encourage you to apply!

Reporting to the Director of Community Standards Peace Officers, the Strategic Planning Analyst I is a key role responsible for leading and coordinating strategic efforts across the section. This position manages important issues, conducts research and analysis, and develops performance metrics to ensure our work aligns with the City's overall strategy. You will work collaboratively with both Transit Peace Officers and Community Standards Peace Officer units to enhance processes, manage projects, and oversee vendor contracts. Your work will be crucial in streamlining our business operations and using data to inform decisions that contribute to a safer and more vibrant Edmonton. This role is perfect for a proactive individual who can see the bigger picture and connect strategic goals with day-to-day operations.

What will you do?

• Lead the section through strategic, business, and operational planning processes to ensure alignment with corporate goals

• Manage vendor and partner relationships, including scheduling performance meetings, coordinating reporting, and developing procurement documents like RFPs

• Oversee projects from planning to completion, ensuring partners are engaged, timelines are met, and work stays within scope and budget

• Conduct research and analysis on a wide variety of issues, monitor trends, and provide recommendations to leadership

• Develop and implement performance measurement tools, dashboards, and evaluation frameworks to track the success and effectiveness of programs

• Prepare high-quality reports, briefing notes, memos, and presentations for executive leadership and other diverse audiences

• Identify and implement improvements for internal processes to ensure efficient and effective programs

• Represent the Community Standards Peace Officer section on various branch, department, and corporate committees and working groups

• University Degree in business administration, public administration or in a related field

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in working with and implementing strategy

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and issues

• Experience in project research, data analysis, and evaluation (qualitative and quantitative)

• Experience developing and managing procurement processes and documents

• Experience working within government and/or other large, complex organizations

 Assets:

• 3+ years of experience working with multicultural, Indigenous, or vulnerable populations

• Experience in the public sector

• Volunteer experience

• Knowledge of and experience working with a Strategic Foresight approach

Skills required for success:

• Highly developed problem-solving,law enforcement strategies and critical thinking, and planning skills with a demonstrated ability to apply strategy and set strategic direction

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and tools to effectively gather, synthesize, and analyze data and achieve desired outcomes

• Highly skilled in written and verbal communication, with the ability to create accessible reports and presentations for a variety of audiences

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management, community partners, and internal stakeholders, using a diplomatic approach

• Ability to promote a culture of teamwork, respect, and inclusiveness while convening and facilitating diverse groups

• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies and experience developing performance measurement indicators and evaluation matrixes

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/documents/DI_ArtofInclusion_Final.pdf 

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

• Applicants may be tested.

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.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

 Up to 1 permanent full-time position 

Hours of Work: 33.75 or 40 hours per week.

Salary Range: 

$42.304 - $52.853 Hourly; $74,529.070 - $93,113.770 Annually(33.75 hours per week)

$39.978 - $49.946 Hourly; $83,474.060- $104,287.250 Annually (40 hours per week)

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