Team lead II – Public engagement
City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Team lead II. City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department manages infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and water systems, within the city. It provides expertise in planning, design, and construction, ensuring the safety and efficiency of public infrastructure. By prioritizing sustainability and collaboration, it plays a key role in shaping Vancouver’s urban landscape and supporting the city’s growth and development. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Engineering Services (1300)
Position: Team lead II – Public engagement
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $97032.00 – $121294.00 annually
Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time
Affiliation: Exempt
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Requisition ID: 40433
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Post graduate degree in Urban Planning, Planning, Communications, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Public Relations
Experience: Candidates should have at least 5 years of recent experience with a significant focus on consultation/issues management and stakeholder relations
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have consultation experience supplemented by project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- The candidates should have considerable experience providing advice to senior managers and should demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy
- The candidates should promote a team environment, work under tight timelines, and have the ability to multitask
- The candidates should be able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships and should possess excellent communication and consultative skills
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of City policies such as transportation, environment, and health
- The candidates should have considerable knowledge of and demonstrated skills in developing and implementing consultation strategies and International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) training
- The candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Suite, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to supervise a team of engagement staff and work with project teams in Transportation to scope engagement plans, including articulating opportunities for meaningful public engagement, community mapping, identifying tools and forums to support community conversations, and guiding the development of materials to support these conversations using plain language and easy-to-understand visuals
- The candidates should be able to initiate collaborative working relationships with other city departments, external government agencies, consultants, and the public to engage people on transportation projects and work with a team of engineering and planning staff on Transportation projects
- The candidates should be able to represent the Community Transportation branch at other corporate and public events to answer questions or provide input about transportation policies and practices
- The candidates should be able to prepare timely responses to media and other inquiries with tact and sensitivity and able to supervise the work of staff as they develop consultation processes and conduct research, analysis, and presentation of data for public materials
- The candidates should be able to attend weekend and evening meetings and workshops to support consultation efforts and handle difficult issues should they arise
- The candidates should be able to liaise with community members, other levels of government, special interest groups, and other departments to provide ongoing updates
- The candidates should be able to develop and implement strategic consultation methods that are tailored to the impacts of specific transportation projects
- The candidates should be able to generate and/or review content for public notifications, engagement materials, project website, and social media platforms
- The candidates should be able to coordinate project communication channels internally and externally with a focus on ensuring materials are plain language and visually easy to understand
- The candidates should be able to assist in the development and analysis of public surveys and able to summarize engagement findings for public record and to support project decisions
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!