The Community Engagement Coordinator will work alongside the Immigration Partnership Winnipeg (IPW) Coordinator, to facilitate and implement a community-wide strategy for improving the settlement and integration of newcomers in Winnipeg. The Community Engagement Coordinator will facilitate engagement of a diverse stakeholders and community groups in building a welcoming community for immigrants and refugees in Winnipeg.

Background

Immigration Partnerships Winnipeg (IPW) is multi-sectoral collective that brings a new form of collaboration, at the community-level, to newcomer settlement and integration. IPW was designed to establish, facilitate and implement a community-wide strategy for improving the settlement and integration of immigrants.

The IPW is a collaboration of Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) and the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg and is overseen by a 23 member council from various stakeholders including business, community organizations and the three levels of government.

Position Expectation:

• Developing and implementing the communication and outreach plan that will identify and integrate partners in the community in accordance with the Immigration Partnership Winnipeg Council strategy;
• Through outreach to, organizing and facilitating ethnocultural community meetings work to identify community needs and issues that will contribute to the implementation of the IPW Welcoming community strategy in Winnipeg.
• Oversee the practical arrangements for ensuring that people from all sections of the community (community leaders and key people) are actively involved and contributing to the community development process, as part of IPW strategic planning and implementation;
• In collaboration with IPW Coordinator, prepare briefings on emerging issues and facilitate stakeholder involvement in addressing these issues.
• Supporting IPW project meetings, consultations and events with logistical support, including planning and coordinating meetings and events, drafting agendas, minute taking, booking space and other assistance as required;
• Designing and conducting surveys, quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on newcomer needs and services;
• Organizing and delivering community consultations, focus groups and other stakeholder groups;
• Developing and disseminating communication and outreach material as well as other promotional materials;
• Provide feedback to communities by publishing a quarterly newsletter on IPW strategy implementation.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in community development or non‐profit management
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proven skills in developing and implementing media materials on sensitive public issues
• Keen understanding of diversity issues and experience of working in multicultural settings
• Ability to work with volunteers and representatives of the public and private sectors
• Proven track record of working with multiple stakeholders to ensure collaboration
• Effective communication and public speaking skills
• Bilingual–English/French is an asset; knowledge of other languages is strongly preferred.

This is a full time one year contract position with a strong possibility of continued employment contingent on continued funding. The hours will take place primarily during regular business hours but there may be substantial evening and weekend work required.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. Selected candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their cover letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

Please submit your resumé and accompanying cover letter no later than Wednesday May 11th, 2016 by 12:00 PM to:

Coordinator, Immigration Partnership Winnipeg (IPW)
info at lipw.ca

We thank all who apply. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

SOURCE: Immigration Partnership Winnipeg