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Senior Program and Policy Specialist
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Salary Range: $51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90,925.680 - $114,897.810 (Annually) · Full-time
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- Pay
- Salary Range: $51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90,925.680 - $114,897.810 (Annually)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Working hours
- 33.75 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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The City of Edmonton regulates Vehicles for Hire (VFH) through its Vehicle for Hire Bylaw. Vehicles for hire include taxis, rideshare companies, limousines, and shuttles. The vehicle for hire industry is an important part of the local economy, employing Edmontonians and enhancing livability in the City by providing mobility options for residents.
The Vehicle for Hire Unit is a high performing team who are passionate about supporting the vehicle for hire industry and its customers in alignment with The City Plan’s direction that Edmonton’s mobility system should be safe, secure, accessible and responsive. The Senior Program and Policy Specialist is a senior-level role that is responsible for leading high profile projects for the Vehicle for Hire Unit and is responsible for identifying, prioritizing and project managing policy development, bylaw amendments, process changes, and program development for proactive and continuous improvement of Vehicle for Hire services, or in response to emerging issues and/or Council Motions.
With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:
What will you do?
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)
Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
The Vehicle for Hire Unit is a high performing team who are passionate about supporting the vehicle for hire industry and its customers in alignment with The City Plan’s direction that Edmonton’s mobility system should be safe, secure, accessible and responsive. The Senior Program and Policy Specialist is a senior-level role that is responsible for leading high profile projects for the Vehicle for Hire Unit and is responsible for identifying, prioritizing and project managing policy development, bylaw amendments, process changes, and program development for proactive and continuous improvement of Vehicle for Hire services, or in response to emerging issues and/or Council Motions.
With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:
What will you do?
- Identify, design, project manage and implement strategic projects prioritized within Vehicle for Hire’s program work plan and initiatives
- Develop, facilitate and/or represent The City of Edmonton in stakeholder engagement, inter-governmental or multi-jurisdictional projects - often facilitating stakeholder groups with competing interests
- Develop and lead mixed-methods research and stakeholder engagement techniques to inform program decisions and recommendations, including the application of Gender-based Analysis Plus analytical processes to projects
- Develop and implement internal and external/stakeholder change management strategies to guide the successful implementation of program and project deliverables
- Identify emerging issues and propose strategies, projects and data driven solutions that address a diverse and often conflicting range of stakeholder perspectives
- Act as a subject matter expert for Vehicle for Hire bylaws, policies, and business process by providing bylaw interpretation, insight, and advice to stakeholders - including other City of Edmonton business areas, industry and user stakeholders, regulatory and enforcement partners, and other levels of government - to ensure VFH licensing regulations are relevant and responsive to changing needs
- Maintain, develop and interpret the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400, and and all associated policies; work collaboratively with Legal Services on bylaw/policy amendments
- Act as the first line of support to the Vehicle for Hire Program Lead for issues management, the preparation of responses to escalated inquiries from City Council and the Executive Leadership Team, and the coordination/preparation of Council Reports, memos, notices of motion, and briefing notes - including participation in Council Committee meetings as a subject matter expert
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant and diversified work experience, including project management, primary and secondary research, multi-party engagement, strategic and/or operational business planning, policy development, and application
- Experience working with transportation regulation and/or accessibility initiatives is highly desired
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects with the ability to independently develop, lead and implement in the government, transportation regulation, or third sector environments, including the ability to build and lead project teams comprised of internal staff and external contractors
- High degree of proficiency with project management tools and methodologies, as well as tools available in the Google Suite
- Demonstrated ability to apply systems thinking assess complex issues, and work collaboratively across competing interests to generate solutions
- Demonstrated experience independently establishing priorities and actions under broad direction, including proficiency with identifying and actioning a variety of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research and analysis methodologies into projects and initiatives
- Experience leading/facilitating stakeholder engagement and relationship strategies on behalf of programs or business areas, employing a high degree of diplomacy and tactfulness while managing a wide variety of stakeholder perspectives
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats about complex or contentious issues with a variety of audiences, including both users of public services and senior government officials
- Demonstrated ability to initialize and secure project resources, including budget, internal project staff, and procurement of external contractors where necessary
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement change management plans to teams working in large private or third sector organizations, or government sectors
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
- 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)
Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Program and Policy Specialist leads high-profile projects and manages policy development, bylaw amendments, and program initiatives for the Vehicle for Hire Unit. They act as a subject matter expert, facilitating stakeholder engagement and providing strategic advice to City Council and executive leadership.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field. A minimum of five years of relevant experience in project management, research, and policy development is required.
Skills
- Project management
- Policy development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Bylaw interpretation
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Research methodologies
- Systems thinking
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Procurement
- Communication
- Diplomacy
- Issues management
- Google Suite
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Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Legal
Keywords
- Vehicle for Hire
- Bylaw 17400
- Policy development
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Gender-based Analysis Plus
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Transportation regulation
- Public administration
- Government administration
- Google Suite
- Data-driven solutions
- Issues management
- Council reports
- Procurement
- Systems thinking
- Mixed-methods research
- Accessibility initiatives
- Regulatory compliance