Temporary Technical Lead (Housing Accelerator Fund) Up to 18 Months

Competition number: 26-109

Under the general supervision of the HAF Project Manager, you will be part of a high-caliber cross functional team leading the E-Permitting Initiative under the City of Saint John Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Project. The City of Saint John's e-Permitting Project is a major business transformation initiative that will modernize permitting, planning, development approvals, inspections, and related services through the implementation of a new digital permitting platform, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and customer service for residents, businesses, and developers.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the project team, you will support the advancement of the E-Permitting Initiative and be responsible for managing and delivering project deliverables, including:

· Coordinating and delivering workstreams associated with the implementation of a new enterprise e-permitting solution, including business process review and redesign, system configuration, stakeholder engagement, testing, data migration, training, change management, and organizational readiness activities.

· Taking a collaborative and innovative approach to achieving project goals and objectives by consulting with internal and external stakeholders.

· Developing and maintaining project documents and deliverables including training and reference materials, standard operating procedures, and other project related documentation.

· Working closely with the One-Stop Development Shop to drive process improvement initiatives and support the continuous enhancement of permitting and development approval workflows.

Other work as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have an Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management or municipal project delivery, with an emphasis on process improvement and operational efficiency, is required.

The following would be considered an asset:

· Knowledge and understanding of development approvals, permitting, inspection and enforcement processes and procedures.

· Knowledge of Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Change Management methodologies.

· Experience working with the Accela development services platform, including permitting, development approvals, inspections, and workflow management processes.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to work independently and adapt to time constraints and changing priorities.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

· Time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.

· Highly organized, consistent, methodical, professional approach.

· Interpersonal skills with ability to build work relations and work both independently and as a member of a team.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)