COMMUNITY CONSULTANT (SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT)

CITY OF REGINA
Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Postition Summary:

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Using a community development approach, this position is responsible for leading community engagement activities and providing consulting services to a variety of community-based organizations, stakeholders and partners to identify needs and the appropriate responses.

Typical duties include:

- Provides direction and advice to support inclusive municipal policies, strategies and programs, for seniors, youth, early years children and those with disabilities.
- Identifies community needs related to targeted populations, and facilitates the planning and delivery of integrated community services to meet those needs.
- Facilitates public consultation and analysis of social issues and trends.
- Participates and assists in the development of the City’s role in long and short-term plans and policies that promote a strong social infrastructure for targeted populations inRegina.
- Facilitates and negotiates the development of partnerships that contribute to the effective delivery of inclusive programs, a reduction in barriers to participation, and increase in community engagement for (seniors, youth, early years children and those with disabilities) targeted populations.
- Facilitates a community development approach which assists community-based organizations that deal with targeted populations to build their capacity to deliver programs and services that support healthy lifestyles regardless of background, capacities and economic status.
- Implements policies and procedures necessary to ensure the effective and efficient expedition of various community programs and Community Investment – Grants for target populations or organizations.
- Represents the Community Development, Recreation and Parks Department on inter–agency planning bodies and working groups related to programs and services for target populations.
- Performs related work as required.

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:
***To be Considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume.

- The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a four (4) year Degree in Social Work, Human Justice or Social Sciences combined with a minimum of three (3) years related experience.
- Knowledge of needs assessment and strategic planning principles and practices, with demonstrated ability to implement sound community development processes.
- Knowledge of and experience leading community engagement and consultation processes.
- Knowledge of participation processes, group facilitation, team building, and group dynamics.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply project management principles and practices.
- Ability to research, analyze, and summarize reliable information and determine action required.
- Ability to use various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, asset management software and scheduling software.
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences including formal public presentations, written reports, and the development and delivery of training and resource materials.
- Ability to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements and to manage change through decision-making, problem solving, and consensus building.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work cooperatively with staff, peers, supervisors, volunteers, elected officials, and the public.

Working/Other Conditions:

- Must have the means and ability to travel within the city ofReginaand work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
- Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Division: Community Planning & Development
Departement: Community Development, Recreation and Parks
Salary Grade: Local 11, Schedule A, Pay Class 2J
Salary: $26.16 - 29.27/Hour; 54,144 - 60,584/Annum
 

The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from all qualified Employment Equity Candidates.

We will contact applicants we wish to consider within six weeks of the competition closing date.

All applicants are thanked for their interest.