TAMRMS#: B05
6.11
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Project and Change Management Advisor Position
Notice given by: Councillor Biermanski
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BUDGET POSTPONED MOTION:
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That operating business case, Project and Change Management advisor for $102,200 is unfunded.
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Administration's Understanding of the Intent of the Motion:
That the Project and Change Management advisor position requested would not be approved for 2026 and the funds transferred to the Growth Stabilization Reserve.
SUMMARY
The Project and Change Management Advisor will work closely with Project Sponsors (members of Executive Leadership) to advance and complete strategic and corporate projects, often managing the implementation of Council-directed and Council Strategic Plan initiatives. The work of the Advisor will strengthen the City's ability to deliver on priorities in a consistent, transparent, and accountable manner.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The City projects are becoming increasingly complex, involving cross-department coordination, regulatory requirements, financial oversight, and increasing public expectations for efficiencies, transparency, results and communication. A dedicated Advisor will provide structure and governance across strategic and corporate initiatives, ensuring strong planning, scope and schedule reliability, risk management and alignment with Council and Executive direction. A dedicated resource with appropriate skills will ensure that projects follow corporate standards and industry best practices in project management, which significantly increases the likelihood of project success.
This position will also support successful change adaptation across the organization, reducing operational disruption and increasing employee readiness for new processes, technologies, service improvements, etc. Effective change management is critical to realizing the full value of investments/initiatives and minim...
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