Community Development Worker - Aboriginal Communities (Posting NO. 106655)

The City of Winnipeg, Community Services Department invites applications for the position of Community Development Worker I - Aboriginal Communities.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Assists in the development and implementation of the City of Winnipeg's Aboriginal Youth Strategy.
• Manages special projects through grant contract administration, site visits, provision of support as needed to project leaders, budget monitoring.
• Acts as liaison between AYS coordinator, other City staff and project leaders.
• Ensures all required contract documents in place and monitors to ensure project objectives, time schedule and budget are met.
• Provides and maintains clear, and complete written records as required.
• Assists in the development of community based partnerships within Winnipeg's high need neighbourhoods and Aboriginal communities, as well as innovative partnerships with public, private, and non-profit groups.
• Gathers community input and fostering community engagement; facilitating collaborative planning by residents and the community.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of programs and projects related to neighbourhood revitalization and community capacity building.
• Assists in the assembly, collection, analysis, and dissemination of community data, information, and knowledge.
• Assists in facilitating a coordinated, integrated departmental response to help resolve community issues.
• Monitoring budget expenditures and assisting with budget preparation for community development programs and services.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the classification as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A High School graduate and courses or training in the applied social sciences or community development or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in community development or group development work, including the fostering of community capacity building in Winnipeg's high needs neighbourhood and Aboriginal communities.
• Knowledge of the culture and issues impacting the Aboriginal community.
• Knowledge of human behavior as it relates to community development and community groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development project management. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate community development programs with minimum supervision. Ability to work with priority populations in diverse cultural environments. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to speak an Aboriginal language would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to impart leadership skills to the community and conduct workshops in assigned community development areas.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with the public, the community, other civic employees, and representatives of other organizations and groups.
• Ability to establish work priorities and schedule.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate orally in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• General knowledge of the political and administrative structure.
• Possess knowledge of the budget process and monitoring of expenditures/revenues.
• Possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.
• A vehicle is required.
• Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent.

Application Process:

The City of Winnipeg offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Interested applicants should submit a resume on or before November 8, 2010 quoting competition number 106655.

Apply on-line or submit application to:

Human Resource Strategy and Services Division,
c/o Kathy Chapiel, Recruitment and Compensation Systems Clerk, Community Services Department, 4th Floor, 395 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3N8
kchapiel@winnipeg.ca

ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-declare in their covering letter.

Online Application Form