About the Position:

During this seven month term position, the Neighbourhood Safety Coordinator will work closely with the PCRC Executive Director and Community Facilitator as well a number of community partners to meet the PCRC goal “to promote initiatives that enhance a feeling of safety and well-being.”

This is a part-time position at 20-24 hours / week. The position is a 7 month term until August 31, 2012. The wage is $13-15 per hour dependant on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Create a public education strategy on community safety, including creation of brochures, information sheets, media articles, advertisements and presentations Plan and implement a graffiti removal program for the summer of 2012
• Coordinate community clean-ups including general clean-up, graffiti removal and trimming of trees and shrubs which pose safety concerns
• Engage the overall community, stakeholders, youth, service groups, businesses, etc in community clean-up and addressing of safety concerns.
• Coordinate safety audits with volunteer Safety Audit Teams to identify safety concerns in defined areas of the community
• Collate safety audits results into reports for the Public Safety Task Force and general public Provide support to other neighbourhood safety projects and respond to emerging safety concerns

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma. Post secondary education preferred.
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Interest in community revitalization and development.
• Experience working with volunteers an asset
• Acceptable criminal record check and child abuse record check.
• Preference given to residents of Portage la Prairie

How to Apply:

To apply please provide a cover letter showing your interest in the position and a current resume including three references (at least 2 professional references)

Deadline for submitting resume is January 25, 2012

In person or by mail to:
PCRC
Unit B, 56 Royal Road N,
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 1V1

Or by email to info@PortageCRC.com .

Call 240-PCRC (7272) for more information.