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Senior Executive – City of White Rock Community Hub Project
Temporary Full Time (approx. 4-year term)
$144,200 - $169,648 Annual Salary
The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 20,000 citizens known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community. The city is half an hour south of Vancouver, BC on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay. The City of White Rock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.
Position Overview:
The city is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Executive to lead our ambitious and transformative $35 million Community Hub Initiative. This project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a legacy facility that will serve as the heart of our community for generations to come. In line with Council Priorities, the city is embarking on planning and building a Community Hub that will become a central gathering point for our local community. The Community Hub will provide a wide range of services and resources, including consolidated City Hall space, affordable housing, a library, underground parking, retail space, daycare, and a civic plaza.
Additional options such as community recreation and cultural spaces, RCMP use, and other community amenities will also be explored.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Community Hub Project: Oversee the development of the Community Hub Plan, from stakeholder engagement to project execution.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including community members, businesses, and government entities at municipal, provincial, and federal levels.
- Funding and Lobbying: Seek grants, lobby politicians, and secure funding for the project.
Qualifications:
- Education and Experience: Post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree) in a relevant discipline such as Urban Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
- Large-Scale Project Leadership: Proven experience leading large-scale, high-budget projects, preferably in public infrastructure or community development.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including community members, businesses, and various levels of government and First Nations.
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Experience in strategic planning and the ability to translate long- term goals into actionable plans.
- Government Relations and Lobbying: Experience working with municipal, provincial, and federal government entities. Proven ability to lobby for funding, secure grants, and navigate political landscapes.
- Financial Acumen and Fundraising: Experience developing and managing large project budgets. Proven record of accomplishment in fundraising and securing funding for large projects.
- Communication and Presentation Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Experience preparing and delivering presentations and reports to senior management, elected officials, and public stakeholders.
- Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: High emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage and inspire teams. Demonstrated influential leadership style, capable of driving consensus and collaboration.
- Relevant Sector Experience: Experience in sectors such as municipal government, urban planning, engineering, architecture, or community development.
If you are confident, driven, energetic, and consistently exercise sound judgment in providing excellent service to internal and external customers, we want you to join our high-performance team!
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this exempt position. If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Application Deadline: July 4, 2024 by 4:30pm
Submit your application: Apply online at www.whiterockcity.ca/careers
Subject Line: Senior Manager – City of White Rock Community Hub Project
Thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Length: Temporary
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $144,200.00 to $169,648.00 Year
