Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator - Recreation Officer II
Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator - Recreation Officer II
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- University graduation in recreation administration Community Development Education Public Health Community Development Social Work or other relevant program
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible community development experience including demonstrated competency in asset based community development facilitation and organizational development
Assets:
- Demonstrated understanding and skill in intercultural awareness and engagement
- Experience supporting communitybased recreation programs parkland development public engagement community action plans and leadership development
- Knowledge of Asset Based Community Development community building and capacity building/mobilization
Skills required for success:
- Strong strategic planning and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain goaldirected relationships networks and partnerships
- Strong project management and facilitation skills
- Working knowledge and experience with nonprofit governance accountability and effectiveness
- Creativity and innovation to inspire new approaches to addressing issues and opportunities
- Superior interpersonal skills and social intelligence with the ability to collaborate and integrate with diverse interested parties
- Ability to negotiate roles and responsibilities shared between the position and interested parties
- Superior spoken and written communication skills (provide presentations facilitate workshops write reports and other documents)
- Political financial and community leadership acumen
- Ability to design approaches that are respectful and maximize inclusion and community participation
- Second spoken language is an asset
- Demonstrated understanding and skill in intercultural awareness and engagement
- Excellent time management skills
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
Work Environment:
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 2 temporary fulltime position for up to 11 months
Up to 1 temporary fulltime position for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement
Up to 1 permanent fulltime position
Hours of Work: 33.75 and 40 hours per week
Salary Range:
- 33.75 hours per week $43.098 $54.113 (Hourly) $75927.900 $95333.580 (Annually)
- 40 hours per week$40.727 $51.131 (Hourly); $85 037.980 $106761.530 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: PC/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in Edmontons neighbourhoods The City of Edmonton is looking for a dynamic and communityfocused individual to join our team as a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator. In this role you will play a pivotal part in strengthening social capital by building capacity across our diverse network of neighbourhoods and districts. You will act as a crucial link between residents community groups City Administration and City Councillors addressing local opportunities and issues and fostering a collaborative environment. If you are an experienced community developer with a passion for enhancing neighbourhood livability we encourage you to apply and help us build a stronger more connected Edmonton.
As a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator you will be at the heart of community development in Edmonton. Your primary focus will be on strengthening social capital across the citys neighbourhoods and districts through capacity building. You will be assigned neighbourhoods within the Citys identified districts to monitor and address emerging local opportunities and issues serving as a key liaison assetbased community development leader/organizer and neighbourhood content expert for residents City Administration and City Councillors. This role involves connecting neighbourhood groups with City departments and services helping residents contribute to a shared vision for their neighbourhood and supporting communityled projects. Additionally you will play a vital role in stewarding parkland and public spaces promoting social connection and enhancing the overall wellbeing of our communities.
What will you do
- Facilitate strategic planning initiatives that empower citizenled projects and address local needs
- Identify community needs capacities assets and support local leadership development
- Build and nurture partnerships between community organizations City departments and other interested parties
- Support and partner with community interested parties to achieve mutually agreed upon outcomes
- Facilitation happens through partnerships that are strategically developed with community groups
- Continuously anticipate analyze and respond to arising community challenges and opportunities
- Support community groups and partners to remain involved mobilized energized and responsive
- Research pilot and implement innovative approaches to create streamlined & high quality services
- Use diverse engagement methods to ensure fairness and gather opinions from various groups
- Champion social inclusion and create opportunities for all residents to actively participate in community life
- Provide resource information including grant programs funding opportunities and program support for community ideas projects and initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
