The LAS invites applications for the position of Strategic Project Consultant held within the Office of the Clerk.
The Strategic Project Consultant uses positivity and skillful relationship-building to successfully facilitate and manage complex strategic projects for the Legislative Assembly Service. The position works cohesively and collaboratively with others, communicates effectively, fosters innovation, and maintains a friendly and supportive work culture.
Acting as the central coordinator between project sponsors, teams, and stakeholders, this position ensures projects align with strategy and translates strategic goals and objectives into actionable initiatives. This position is assigned a portfolio of projects and guides stakeholders through the intricacies of project planning from initiation to implementation and evaluation.
This role is responsible for the development and coordination of testing for emergency and business continuity planning, including risk identification and mitigation, critical analysis, and change management.
The Strategic Project Consultant requires theoretical knowledge and operational experience with project management, evaluation, accountability management, risk assessment, research, and data analysis. Experience directly managing projects, facilitation, risk assessment, and evaluation is required.
Typically, the knowledge and competencies for this position are acquired through the completion of a masters degree in social science, business, public administration, or related area, and is supplemented with progressively responsible experience.
A professional Project Management designation and experience directly working in business continuity, strategic planning, and continuous improvement are considered assets for this position.