Why Windsor?

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the program areas as assigned by the Commissioner, Community Services;
• Participates in or performs special studies or investigations which require analysis of information (including statistics) in highly sensitive areas, and makes recommendations regarding appropriate action;
• Prepares reports to Council and other reports and/or studies as required;
• Will provide involvement and support provision in the full spectrum of Corporate and Community issues; 
• Manage issues and problem solving in a wide variety of disciplines;
• Identifies and report on key issues affecting the organization including political, economic, social, technological and administrative factors;
• Serves as a liaison and work extensively with the three (3) levels of government and other functional service areas, agencies, and external partners on behalf of the Commissioner, Community Services or designate; 
• A great deal of work may be done with senior levels of government and external partners; 
• Assists in community and Corporate development activities, including but not limited to the Human Resources Modernization initiatives;
• Represents the Corporation in various activities and committees specifically assigned by the Commissioner, Community Services or designate;
• Supports communication (internal and external) and public relation activities, such as scheduling, organizing and ensuring that project target dates and/or deadlines are met;
• Serves as the link between the strategic leaders and the operational leaders of the Corporation;
• Will be involved in Emergency Preparedness and Response for the Corporation as required;
• Assists the Commissioner, Community Services or designate in the development and achievement of strategies within the Corporate Strategic Plan;
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health & Safety Program;
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of four (4) years' experience in the areas of research, analysis and report preparation;
• OR Must have a University degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of six (6) years' experience in the areas of research, analysis and report preparation;
• OR Must have a post-secondary school community College Diploma in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and over ten (10) years' experience in the areas of research, analysis and report preparation;
• Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.  If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful driver’s license is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must have proven leadership qualities and be both self-motivated and a team player;
• Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking capabilities;
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must have operating knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, 360, Co-Pilot);
• Must exhibit the potential to develop or have demonstrated key competencies inclusive of community & organizational awareness, ingenuity, critical and strategic thinking with the ability/desire to develop others;
• Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation’s Management Certificate Program;
• Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset;
• Experience in project management would be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

• An online application is available at the City of Windsor career website at www.CityWindsorCareers.ca and the application must be completed and submitted by no later than the noted posting period. Internet access is available at your local library branch.
• If you require assistance to apply online, please contact [email protected] or call (519) 255-6515.
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• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.