Job Category Strategic and Business ServicesPosting Date 08/10/2026, 04:24 PMApply Before 08/31/2026, 05:55 AMJob Schedule Full timePermanent/Temporary/Non-Permanent Hourly PermanentWorking Hours/Week 35Pay Range $89,180.00 - $111,420.40Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team as a Strategic Planning and Projects Advisor and help shape the future of Strathcona County! This pivotal role supports senior leadership in aligning corporate plans, service profiles and performance measures to drive excellence across the organization. You'll collaborate with teams, foster systems-thinking and promote cross-functional collaboration in both strategic planning, projects and policy. If you're ready to make an impact and be a trusted advisor in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect chance for you!Key ResponsibilitiesConduct the annual corporate environmental scan; training and facilitation of a corporate current state analysis to support strategic planningSupport direction setting and strategic planning through the development and implementation of both the Council Strategic Plan and the Corporate Business PlanCoordinate the strategic planning, facilitation preparation and development of the 4-year Corporate and Department business plans and associated reportingLead and support the strategic planning team by engaging with departments to identify integrated and strategic paths forward to support progress towards organization-wide outcomesLead working groups to inform or develop priority initiatives, policies or frameworks that impact the implementation of the corporate business planImplement and advise the corporate program and service framework and service profiles that include performance measures,



service levels and cost for all County services in alignment with the Municipal Reference Model to enable benchmarkingSupport the establishment of Evaluation Framework to support organization-wide evaluative practices as part of continuous improvement across the organizationAdvise and recommend continuous improvement approaches in the delivery of planning tools and systemsDevelop and maintain an ongoing system of corporate performance measures and service profiles with service measures to support continuous improvement and best practice research, which includes tracking and reporting on measures for management and CouncilParticipate with the Supervisor on corporate committees, project teams, communities of practice and other working groups by participating in committee activities, analyzing information and supporting the development and execution of business priorities, planning to support strategic and improvement initiativesConduct the development, update and management of policies and special projects so that they are accessible, conform to corporate standards, and align with other plans and frameworks that cascade throughout the organizationQualifications and SkillsA university degree in commerce, business administration, public administration, political sciences or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic or business planning, business cycling process, enterprise performance measurement and policy developmentAbility to work across departments and divisions while maintaining corporate wide, centre-led mindsetResults orientated with recent success building and maintaining relationships in a corporate settingProblem-solving,



analytical and systems-thinking skillsAbility to understand the political implications of recommendations and actionsExperience in strategic planning, evaluation, report writing, developing dashboards, summary analysis, and briefing materialsExcellent communication skills with experience presenting to a variety of audiencesStrong proficiency in Office 365 suite, and experience with SharePoint, Visio and other process mapping, brainstorming and collaborative tools is considered an assetWho We AreStrathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.Why Join Strathcona County(depending on position)Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:Extended health and dental coverageHealth and wellness spending accountLife and disability insuranceRetirement and pension programsEarned day off programEmployee and familyassistanceprogramCommitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunitiesWell-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplaceEquivalencies of education and experience may be considered.This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategic Planning And Projects Advisor (Strathcona County)
🏢 Strathcona County
📍 Strathcona County