Job Description

If you are passionate about municipal government and thrive in an environment where you can use problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills, this is the role for you! Reporting to the Director, Parks and Recreation and supporting the department’s Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for specialized technical work in researching, developing and analyzing policies, practices and procedures related to departmental or corporate business planning initiatives. Your primary responsibilities include: conducting a variety of financial and statistical studies; identifying business challenges; researching and evaluating results of new and existing programs and services; and preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations. You may also coordinate and oversee the preparation of the departmental budgets, support financial planning processes, and perform cost-benefit analyses to assess financial implications and improve feasibility of programs. This is a brand new position, providing the perfect opportunity for a progressive and collaborative individual to work with the Parks and Recreation leadership team to further define this role for the City!
Key work activities and accountabilities included are:
• Researches, identifies, and compiles quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources; analyzes, interprets, and reports on business data in response to identified business challenges and processes; cleans, extracts and displays data to support department programs, research and evaluation initiatives; reviews data on performance metrics and resource utilization; identifies inefficiencies and bottlenecks in workflows.
• Assesses existing policies and identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops and makes recommendations on strategies and policy proposals in alignment with strategic priorities; presents and defends policy research, analysis and proposals to senior management.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of the departmental annual operating and capital budgets; reviews current revenues and expenditures and makes year-end forecasts; identifies gaps in resource allocation; assesses feasibility of programs and services through cost-benefit analyses; and prepares recommendations to improve revenue streams and cost structures.
• Liaises with or supports project leads and system administrators with new technologies and implementation and improvement of enterprise software used in the department; consults with various divisions to assess business needs; designs and recommends solutions to enhance performance of programs and services; develops frameworks to monitor and evaluate performance and results; monitors and evaluates impact of implemented changes; and makes adjustments as needed.
• Provides assistance and policy advice to a variety of internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management, city officials, and community members; interprets data findings and prepares detailed reports and recommendations; proposes opportunities for collaboration on new initiatives, programs and services.
• Keeps current with trends and best practices as related to the work performed.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, economics, or a related discipline, including or supplemented by technical courses in business analysis.
• Sound experience related to the work. Experience in a muncipal environment is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of business planning principles, methods and standards.
• Considerable knowledge of problem definition, gap analysis and problem solving techniques related to the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative management and project management.
• Considerable knowledge of the functions of the department served and their requirements in information technology.
• Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience with recreation and park enterprise management systems.

• Ability to document, analyze and assess a variety of information, identify priorities and resources, and propose alternative business processes.
• Ability to act as lead analyst to analyze, document and evaluate data and information requirements.
• Ability to develop logical solutions and processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to present proposals in non-technical language.
• Ability to lead functional and cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under minimum supervision.

What we offer:
Work-life balance – 35 hour work week, vacation, an optional compressed day off program, and optional hybrid work schedule
Health and wellness – extended health, dental, life insurance benefits, paid sick leave plan, plus other wellness-focused programs and benefits
Retirement benefits – including municipal pension plan
Career development – ongoing learning and personal development program
New Westminster is at the “sweet spot” when it comes to employer size and work environment – you will have a team to support you along with the diversity and variety of work to be challenged and growing every day. We offer a fun and rewarding culture where staff take their work seriously but not themselves.

If this opportunity appeals to you and you possess many of the attributes and skills outlined, we would love to hear from you! Submit your cover letter and resume in one PDF document online at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by September 25, 2024.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. ` It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, economics, or a related discipline, including or supplemented by technical courses in business analysis.

Required skills: • Sound experience related to the work. Experience in a muncipal environment is preferred. • Thorough knowledge of business planning principles, methods and standards. • Considerable knowledge of problem definition, gap analysis and problem solving techniques related to the work. • Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative management and project management. • Considerable knowledge of the functions of the department served and their requirements in information technology. • Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. • Knowledge of and experience with recreation and park enterprise management systems. • Ability to document, analyze and assess a variety of information, identify priorities and resources, and propose alternative business processes. • Ability to act as lead analyst to analyze, document and evaluate data and information requirements. • Ability to develop logical solutions and processes. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to present proposals in non-technical language. • Ability to lead functional and cross-functional project teams. • Ability to perform assigned duties under minimum supervision.

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