Joint Use Coordinator

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on building strong relationships and navigating complex, multi-organization partnerships? The Sport and Recreation Branch is seeking a dedicated Joint Use Coordinator (Recreation Officer III) to manage Edmonton’s vital Joint Use Agreements between the City of Edmonton and three local school boards. In this independent and high-impact role, you will act as a neutral guide for the Joint Use Steering Committee and its subcommittees, ensuring access to sport and recreation spaces across our community. You will lead strategic planning, business process improvements, and project implementations that align with shared long-term vision and goals. Working with various levels of leadership, you will tackle politically sensitive assignments and navigate diverse organizational mandates while maintaining trust and confidentiality. If you possess exceptional political acumen, advanced communication skills, and a passion for community recreation spaces, we invite you to apply! What will you do? - Provide leadership, direction, and coordination for strategic planning functions, including Steering Committee and subcommittee business plans, budget forecasts, and briefings - Serve as the principal advisor for problem formulation, strategic solution strategies, and evaluation of outcomes across multi-partner initiatives - Manage strategic issues by conducting thorough research, analysis, and risk mitigation while respecting partner sensitivities and political dynamics - Build, nurture, and maintain collaborative working relationships across all partner groups, engagement participants, and internal municipal teams - Lead the review and administration of Joint Use Agreements, ensuring equal access, shared financial accountability, and alignment with corporate goals - Investigate inquiries and concerns from engagement participants or collaborators, delivering impartial and comprehensive reports to the Steering Committee - Other related duties as required.