POSITION: Community Engagement Coordinator (2 positions)

REPORT TO:MSAAP Convenor

DEPARTMENT: Administration

LOCATION: 661 Main Street

FTE: Full-time Term (April - October 2026)

WAGE: $26/hr

About the Company

• Plan and deliver monthly community clean ups
• Act as a liaison between MSP and MSAAP ensuring respectful responsive and inclusive communication.
• Organize and support community events outreach activities volunteer initiatives and public engagement.
• Participate or lead community-oriented committees to implement a variety of community events from small-scale to larger-scale.
• Promote awareness of MSAAPs programs and services through presentations community visits and collaborative initiatives.
• Work with the communications team to develop culturally appropriate messaging and materials that reflect community voices.
• Maintain partnerships with community organizations service providers Indigenous communities and local leaders.
• Assist in the planning and promotion of events that support public awareness.
• Coordinate community consultation sessions and facilitate opportunities for feedback and participation in neighbourhood activities.
• Support staff in incorporating community input into programming and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with neighbourhood organizations to support staff involvement in community-focused initiatives and internal/external engagement.
• Represent MSP at community events meetings and forums.
• Maintain effective tracking of engagement metrics and outreach outcomes.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic and respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to planand execute community events and initiatives.
• Proven organizational skillsand the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Comfort and experienceworking collaboratively with internal teams community partners donors andvolunteers.
• Ability to workindependently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of communityengagement strategies participatory approaches and relationship-centeredwork.
• Willingness to work flexiblehours including evenings and weekends to attend community events andmeetings.
• Creative resourceful andself-motivated.

• Post-secondary education in community development social work Indigenous studies communications or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 23 years of experience in a community engagement or outreach role preferably in a non-profit or community-based organization.
• Knowledge of the social determinants of health poverty and systemic barriers impacting marginalized communities.
• Strong cultural competency with knowledge of Indigenous culture and history considered essential.
• Understanding of harm reduction trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive frameworks.
• Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action MMIWG Calls for Justice and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
• Satisfactory Criminal Record with clear Vulnerable Sector Search and a clear Adult Abuse Registry Check required.

Values & Competencies

Ability to embody MSAAPs Core Values:

• Competitive wages within the nonprofit sector
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Sick and Family days
• Shift Premiums
• Employee Assistance Program

Application closes: Open Until filled.

Main Street Project recognizes the importance of building a workforce that is reflective of the community it serves where culture language and perspectives drive a high standard of care and service. Therefore preference will be given to Indigenous people and those who reflect the people/population we serve. Applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter along with describing how they meet the above qualifications.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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