The WestEnd Commons is a new and exciting development in West Central Winnipeg. There are 3 components to the WestEnd Commons; 26 family housing units, a Neighbourhood Resource Centre (NRC) and 6 worshiping congregations. The new housing development on the upper 4 levels includes 20 subsidized and 6 median market rent family apartments. The Neighbourhood Resource Centre on the lower level is run as a social enterprise offering office and meeting rental space. The WestEnd Commons is a project of the St. Matthews Non Profit Housing, Inc.

The Community Connector Coordinator is a new position and will be connected to the whole building. The overall goal for the position is to develop positive relationships and create a sense of community amongst the WestEnd Commons tenants (residential and NRC), build connections with the larger community and oversee the functioning of the NRC.

The Community Connector Coordinator is a significant position for the WestEnd Commons so we are seeking a person who has the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated community development and facilitating skills with proven ability to work collaboratively.
• An appreciation of cultural sensitivities and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work from an empowerment and community capacity building model.
• Post secondary education in a social sciences related field, preferably with a community development emphasis; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with families who face multiple barriers.
• Demonstrated ability to write well in order to successfully complete formal reports, funding proposals and media releases.
• The ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Working knowledge of the social supports and resources in Winnipeg and particularly in the West Central community.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in an environment which requires flexibility, self initiative and vision with limited resources.
• Effective communication skills for working with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills with a promotional aptitude.
• Demonstrated computer skills including MS Office and Outlook.
• Proven ability to work well with others and with limited direct supervision.
• Experience working with boards and committees would be an asset.
• Experience in working with tenants in a housing situation would be an asset.

Wage: $19 to $21 per hour
Contract: Full time one year term position with renewal dependent upon funding
Start date: mid August 2014
Application deadline: Thursday, July 24 at 4 p.m.

If you feel you have the qualifications and passion to join in on the work and life at the WestEnd Commons then please submit your resume via email to:
office@thewestendcommons.ca
In the subject line put in – WestEnd Commons Selection Committee
*Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted