MUNICIPAL ADVISOR - Jobs in Greater Sudbury, ON

Job Description

Do you want to have an impact on building Ontarios strong communities If so, then join our team of professionals and work alongside Ontarios municipal policy and legislative experts within a progressive collaborative culture at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Northern Regional Office.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleWe are seeking an individual with a strong municipal background to:

• provide a full range of advisory and program management services related to municipal organization, fiscal and administrative management
• provide advice to clients and make recommendations on a wide variety of issues, including policies and related legislation affecting local government and provincial interests
• coordinate service delivery and deliver education and training

How do I qualifyMandatory

• Valid Ontario Class G drivers licence to travel to areas not served by public transit

Technical Expertise:

• You have experience dealing with local government issues, including municipal finance, structure and administration related to provincial interests
• You have proven knowledge of/experience in community development, financial management and analysis
• You are able to apply and interpret legislation related to municipal activities such as the Municipal Act and Municipal Affairs Act

Communication Skills:

• You have written communication skills to prepare briefing material/correspondence
• You have oral communication skills to respond to inquiries and provide advice and/or best practices
• You are able to build consensus, negotiate and resolve conflict
• You have excellent presentation skills to deliver training sessions

Judgement, Research and Analytical Skills:

• You have analytical skills to undertake research and evaluate municipal governance programs and operational issues
• You are able to use sound judgement to provide advice to clients and municipalities

Organizational Skills:

• You have demonstrated organizational skills and initiative to independently prioritize and complete assignments to deadline
• You are able to manage competing demands and multi-task as well as coordinate workshops and training sessions

Computer Skills:

• You are proficient using a computer and a variety of software packages such as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Consulting and PlanningPosted on: Thursday, July 14, 2022Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• N-MA-184568/22

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