Job Objectives:

• To coordinate the implementation of the 3 year Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews (DM/SM) Community Building and Safety Plan, in association with local residents and stakeholders and to report on and carry out evaluations of the implementation of these plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Community Building and Wellbeing:
  • Implement the 3 Year DM/SM neighbourhood community Building and Safety Plan;
  • Organise, coordinate and facilitate participatory DM/SM safety audits, targeted block meetings and capacity building events and workshops;
  • Outreach and network with various community stakeholders, including homeowners, tenants, landlords, other NRC colleagues and other related community organisations (e.g. , Sage House, West End BIZ, etc.);
  • Communicate regularly and build stronger relationships with the Winnipeg Police Service, Manitoba Justice, as well as other relevant government agencies (Municipal, Provincial, Federal);
  • Liaise with various levels on government to ensure implementation City by-laws, Provincial legislation, etc. in DM/SM (e.g. Safer Communities Act, Health and Safety, etc.).
  • Coordinate and provide administrative support to the DMSMCA Community Building and Wellbeing Committee;
  • Write funding proposals to support Community Building and Wellbeing initiatives in the 
  • neighbourhood; and
• General:
  • Support other DMSMCA Staff by attending staff meetings, helping out with DMSMCA events and activities (e.g. Spring Clean-up, AGM, Annual Community Consultation, etc. );
  • Represent DMSMCA at appropriate events; and 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience:

• Understanding and knowledge of the root causes of crime and community development approaches to crime prevention and promotion of safety.
• Knowledge of CED principles.
• Experience and knowledge of conflict mediation.

• Project and Volunteer Management;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Community development approaches and practices;
• Strong collaboration and networking skills;
• Public consultation methods;
• Pro-active leader, positive attitude, works well independently and in a team;
• Understanding and appreciation of inner city communities;
• Outreach to diverse populations;
• Working with historically marginalized populations; and
• Computer capability.

• 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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