The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Advisor, Special Projects

Corporate Services Department

(Full-time position, 35 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

Join the dynamic team at the Town in an exciting opportunity as an Advisor, Special Projects! In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with the General Manager of Corporate Services to drive the Town's strategic priorities forward. From brainstorming innovative ideas to executing key business initiatives, you’ll be at the helm of exciting projects that shape the future of our community. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for making a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Job Duties:

• Providing project management expertise to support and recommend solutions to meet corporate key strategies; Designing and developing the overall project delivery strategy including creation and execution of project plans and risk management by monitoring relevant risk factors that impact project direction and progression; Providing project support to corporate project leads and project sponsors to ensure corporate effectiveness is achieved; Providing strategic support, critical analysis, guidance and advice to the leadership team.

• Identifying, building and fostering internal and external relationships for project implementation and success outcomes; Providing strategic guidance to project leads and teams regarding corporate goals and objectives in a professional and timely manner.
• Developing reports, proposals and making recommendations to management for effective decision-making; Preparing reports and updating to senior management and council including briefing notes.

• Managing and monitoring project’s full life cycle of expenditures and revenue to meet corporate policies and guidelines.
• Monitoring and analyzing local, regional, and provincial legislation, council agendas, and reports to identify potential impacts on the organization.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent in related field.
• Three (3) years’ experience in an advisory, project-based environment.
• Proven Project management experience.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is considered an asset.
• Practical knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable Legislations is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated political sensitivity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail oriented, well organized and able to prioritize complex tasks and meet critical deadlines.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Criminal Record Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Salary Range: $86,450.36 to $101,134.69, Band 10 on the Town’s 2025 Pay Grid, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.