Strategic Coordinator, Fire Rescue Services Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51972)

Description

At Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS), we are dedicated to safeguarding lives, property and the environment, making our city a safer and more livable place for all Edmontonians. As a progressive department, we strive for service excellence and aspire to be a trailblazer in safety, training, equity, inclusion, physical and mental health support, and development opportunities for our 1300 employees.

Reporting directly to the Fire Chief, the Strategic Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of branch-wide initiatives and projects. This position is integral to the smooth operation of Fire Rescue Services, working closely with the Deputy Fire Chiefs and Assistant Deputy Chiefs. As a key member of the Fire Chief's Office, the Strategic Coordinator will be the first point of contact for branch leadership communications and will coordinate activities such as council reports, performance reporting, strategic planning, and budget development. This role demands expertise, critical thinking, political awareness, and the ability to manage competing priorities, ensuring the branch meets corporate and leadership expectations.

What will you do?

• Provide leadership, research, and analysis on issues impacting the Branch and potentially the Corporation
• Review and edit Council/Committee/ELT reports, providing direction to staff and preparing reports/briefing notes for the Fire Chief
• Identify strategic issues, conduct independent research, and implement solutions on behalf of the Fire Chief
• Build and maintain relationships with staff across the branch and corporation to ensure strong coordination of business strategy impacts
• Support overall strategic plans, measures, and metrics to align with Branch goals, including involvement in budget forecasting
• Conduct environmental scans to identify trends and opportunities for improving branch operations
• Develop, implement, and manage strategic initiatives for the Branch
• Represent the Branch on corporate and branch initiatives, providing expert advice and recommendations
• Conceptualize and lead complex, confidential, or politically sensitive projects
• Coordinate Branch activities, including planning, directing, and managing project activities
• Identify and implement process improvements for the Branch, developing procedures and guidelines
• Provide strategic consultation, strategy development, and long-term planning as a key member of the Branch Leadership Team
• Foster and maintain working relationships with clients, colleagues, staff, and the community for strategic benefit and outcome achievement
• Actively work to collaborate, integrate, and encourage teamwork within the branch and across the corporation, ensuring the right people are at the table