Job Description

Division: Strategy and Transformation

Department: Communications and Public Engagement

Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.

Closing Date: 07/24/2025

Labour Group: SCMMA

Posting: 4379

Job Summary

This position is responsible for enhancing the City of Saskatoon's public engagement framework and leading strategic public engagement activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, evaluates, and continuously improves the effectiveness of public engagement procedures, processes, and tools. Supports senior leaders and project teams in the development, execution, and reporting of public engagement strategies and plans for key City initiatives. Develops and lead the implementation of a public engagement training program for City management and staff. Develops, implements, and manages a strategy to track stakeholder and rightsholder engagement, including managing concerns and mitigating issues. Identifies and addresses systemic barriers to public engagement. Administers advisory groups that reflect Saskatoon's diverse community, as needed. Develops and manage a comprehensive online engagement strategy. Provides statistical advice and evaluation to qualitative and quantitative research, survey design, data analysis, and reporting. Builds relationships and partnerships with community groups and other organizations to support mutually beneficial public engagement outcomes. Assists in researching, developing, and implementing new processes, techniques, tools, and policies to support organizational engagement activities. Explores external grant opportunities for supporting improvements to the public engagement framework. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: Human/Social Sciences, Education, Planning, Business or related field. A Master's Degree would be an asset. Six years of related experience in a public engagement or community consultation role combined with experience in stakeholder management, project management, and strategic communications. Ability to obtain the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) certificate or similar training. Experience in a variety of public engagement functions, including designing and implementing engagement processes and programs. Experience helping people work together. Experience leading and managing change, building organizational talent, and empowering people to achieve outcomes. Experience in research and analytics. Experience with community capacity building, fostering agency support and building relationships and strategic partnerships. Experience writing professional reports and presenting to an audience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Considerable knowledge of emerging engagement techniques. Demonstrated ability to deal with issues management and conflict resolution in a political environment. Knowledge of the diversity of Saskatoon's communities. Experience building relationships and working with a diverse range of people. Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

Additional Requirements

Must be available evenings and weekends as required.

Weekly Hours:

36.67

Salary Range:

$80,150.88 to $93,935.04 CAD

per annum

(2023 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City