Community Safety Liaison
Community Safety Liaison
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Job Description
- A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences Social Work Human Ecology Criminology or a related field
- Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (if qualified as a Social Worker)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in community development including needs assessments community engagement strategy development and implementation and working with a broad range of stakeholders
Assets:
- A Masters degree in a related field
- Understanding of social policies and government initiatives related to crime and violence prevention
- Project Management skills and/or certification
Skills Required for Success:
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and facilitating collaborative initiatives
- Demonstrated skills in facilitating community development building partnerships and fostering relationships
- Knowledge of community safety issues crime prevention strategies and social justice principles
- Superior knowledge of community development safety strategies and interpersonal dynamics
- knowledge of community resources and agencies
- Excellent communication interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent leadership skills including decision-making and problem solving
- Demonstrated superior organizational and management skills in leading projects
- Understanding of equity-deserving communities their history culture and current environment.
- Knowledge of anti-racism social justice and other geopolitical issues affecting diverse communities including Canadas Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Calls for Justice
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a Culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent); You will be required to arrange your own transportation for use while on City business. Where appropriate you will be reimbursed for expenses related to that travel in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
- Hire is dependent upon an Enhanced Police Information check to the satisfaction of the Edmonton Police Service and City of Edmonton. The application will be arranged as part of the application process for successful candidates
Work Environment:
- This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and various worksites (Edmonton Tower and other community based work location) 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
- This position is subject to Variable Hours of Work and as suchthe ability to work evenings and weekends may be required.
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.
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $40.727 - $51.131 Hourly; $85037.98 - $106761.53 Annually
Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CUPE CSU 52 or IBEW and will be forthcoming shortly.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: PC/MM
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Help create a safe and vibrant Edmonton! As a Community Safety Liaison (CSL) youll play a vital role within Community Safety Initiatives as a part of the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team (NET). You will work closely with residents community groups transit riders local businesses and other partners to develop strategies that address safety concerns and positively impact perceptions of safety in a wide variety of areas including transit and other public spaces. Community Safety Liaisons work is informed by available data communitys needs and emerging priorities. Currently there are CSLs who work alongside a number of different Edmonton Police Service (EPS) units in transit with Transit Peace Officers City Recreation Centres and with neighbourhoods and other groups experiencing safety concerns throughout the city. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community and have experience in community development engagement or safety we encourage you to apply!
As a Community Safety Liaison you will utilize creative problem-solving skills and explore the connections between the built environment social context and economic factors that influence safety. You will serve as a bridge between residents community groups stakeholders service providers City departments and enforcement partners such as Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) Edmonton Police Service and Community Peace Officers. Your focus will be on understanding and addressing safety issues promoting crime and violence prevention and fostering a sense of security and well-being.
This is a challenging but rewarding position that requires strong interpersonal skills a collaborative approach and a deep understanding of community dynamics.
What Will You Do
- Identify and implement safety programs tailored to an assigned area ensuring safe and secure experiences for all users and staff
- Use available data and indicators as well as the lived experiences of Edmontonians to inform projects
- Collaborate with Enforcement agencies authorities and other invested parties to identify safety concerns unique to a variety of public spaces and the experiences of Edmontonians
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups businesses residents and other key partners
- Coordinate with invested parties to address incidents improve surveillance and implement environmental design strategies in public areas
- Employ project management frameworks to plan and oversee initiatives
- Develop and implement community-driven solutions to safety issues
- Advise and mentor community groups on safety and crime prevention strategies including environmental design principles that emphasize social interaction and animation for safe communities
- Collaborate with Edmonton Police Service and other agencies to address safety concerns
- Foster partnerships to integrate community resources and enhance service availability for vulnerable populations
- Implement community safety initiatives using a GBA approach that is citizen-driven
- Seek to identify hear and respond to the concerns of equity deserving communities
- Facilitate meetings workshops and events related to community and transit safety
- Conduct active outreach to ensure stakeholder participation in consultations training meetings events and services
- Bring diverse groups together to identify and achieve common objectives
- Prepare reports presentations and other communication materials
- Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices impacting transit community safety vibrancy and wellness
- Other duties as assigned
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Employment Type
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