Planning and Development Advisor

STATUS: Temporary - One year with possibility of extension

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 4907

POSTING PERIOD: Indeterminate

SALARY: Class 3 – from $69,989.09 to $92,062.88 / year

SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: Communications and Marketing, 1333, Boul. Chomedey. Laval

The challenges that await you

Under the authority of your immediate supervisor, you create targeted internal communication strategies for the employees of the Service and support the management team in implementing engagement strategies to foster a better employee experience.

You actively participate in analyzing the resource needs of the Service and contribute to optimizing internal processes to improve work organization and communication among stakeholders.

In this capacity, you are responsible for planning the deployment of relevant communications related to management's directions and designing internal consultation activities to promote co-creation within the team.

You familiarize yourself with corporate programs, directions, and tools in management to concretely contribute to the realization of actions led by management and/or Service managers with the teams to implement changes, facilitate their establishment, and analyze their impacts.

You participate in collecting data on key performance indicators in human resources management for the Service management and identifying areas for improvement.

And more specifically:

• Develops strategies and initiatives to help the management team promote team engagement and writes inspiring messages to effectively communicate changes;
• Participates in the assessment, planning, and organization of training needs specific to the Service and ensures the necessary coordination to offer targeted sessions;
• Collects and analyzes information following internal surveys and employee feedback to help managers adjust the management's communication strategies within the Service;
• Creates content for Service events and collaborates in organizing internal activities;
• Collaborates in the workforce planning process and the risk mitigation exercise related to the departure of individuals in critical positions.

The ideal profile for us

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in communication, administration, or another related field;
• Have six (6) years of relevant experience, including three (3) years in:
  • Development and deployment of engagement strategies;
  • Planning and coordination of professional development activities, including training;
• Experience in developing internal communication strategies and writing targeted messages to engage employees.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Initiative/autonomy
• Client orientation
• Results orientation
• Openness to diversity
• Analytical skills
• Mastery of one's profession
• Change agent

The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a fun environment.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Possibility of accumulating overtime.

Only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.