Job Objectives and Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Housing:
  • Implement the 2013 - 2017 DM/SM neighbourhood housing plan;
  • Outreach and network with various housing stakeholders, including homeowner, tenants, landlords, other NRC housing coordinators, and others (e.g. HOP, SAM properties, LIONs, etc.);
  • Liaise with appropriate departments in various levels of government e.g. Provincial (FSH, MHRC, etc. ), Municipal and Federal;
  • Coordinate and support local housing revitalisation activities;
  • Manage and administer the DMSMRI Housing Fix-up grants, including promoting the grants in the neighbourhood, reporting, applying for annual funding, etc.;
  • Coordinate and provide administrative support to the DMSMCA Housing Committee;
  • Conduct housing research;
  • Write funding proposals to support housing initiatives in the neighbourhood; and
  • Liaise with various levels on government to ensure implementation City by-laws, building code and housing 
  • standards in DM/SM.
• Small Grants Program:
  • Manage and administer the DMSMRI Small Grants, including promoting the grants in the neighbourhood, reporting, applying for annual funding, etc.;
  • Coordinate and provide administrative support to the DMSMRI Small Grants Committee; and
  • Network with various community partners (e.g. other NRCs, other community organisations, etc.).

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Urban Planning or Environmental Studies/ Urban Design and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience conducting research and literature reviews.
• Experience leading public consultations including focus groups
• Experience organising and facilitating committees, chairing meetings, taking minutes, etc.  Knowledge and experience in Community Development and Community Economic Development.
• Pro-active leader, positive attitude, enjoys taking initiative, works well independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proven experience delivering results on time and on budget.

• Project Management
• Strong organisational skills;
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong collaboration and networking skills;
• Proposal and report writing skills;
• Public Consultation methods;
• Understanding and appreciation of inner city communities; 
• Outreach to diverse populations;
• Working with historically marginalized populations; and 
• Computer capability; and 
• Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community (preference given to DM/SM residents).

• Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community (preference given to DM/SM residents); 
• Valid driver’s license and occasional access to a vehicle; and
• Knowledge of CED principles.

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