Supervisor, Community Development - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Supervisor, Community DevelopmentHuman Services- Community PartnershipsRegular Full TimeReporting to the Manager, Poverty Reduction & Community Engagement, the Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of a new Community Engagement plan inclusive of various collaborative networks and engagement with stakeholders in geographical zones.This portfolio will manage the Affordable Transit Program and supervise Community Engagement staff who focus on a range of issues including: poverty reduction, anti-human trafficking, equity and inclusion, food insecurity and community engagement and capacity building with diverse stakeholders. The Supervisor will partner with other Human Services Divisions as well as other Regional Departments and various Community Partners and Stakeholders to address these issues.What you will do:

• Supervise employees through a variety of activities including hiring, coaching, motivating, developing job objectives, disciplining, managing performance, assigning and delegating work, ensuring quality and service standards are met.
• Leads a dedicated team of staff who provide direct service and support to neighborhoods, communities and system tables with the intended outcome of building capacity across sectors whereby strengthening overall community capacity leading to a productive, higher functioning Peel.
• Supports the planning and resourcing of various engagement activities on behalf of the Human Services department across the region.
• Work with senior management staff within the Department and across departments to support the sharing of information, engagement process and departmental planning.
• Gathers information, trends, issues, gaps and statistics for inclusion in the development of Human Service planning and program design.
• Supports the planning and development of and responsible for the implementation and evaluation of a Community Engagement Strategy.
• Supports the planning and development of a community development plan which assists to build partnerships across system tables to support and elevate the priorities of the Region in partnership with stakeholders
• Conducts research to support the design, implementation and evaluation of programs from an evidence informed perspective with consideration of best practices and relevant literature.
• Develops partnerships with internal and external contacts in order to achieve major program objectives
• Development of requests for funding, presentations to senior level management and council

What we require:

• Degree or diploma in a social or community related discipline
• 5 years of work related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of supervisory experience, or experience directly related to the oversight of staff
• In depth working knowledge of Community Development principles and familiar with frameworks such as results based accountability and collective impact as methods to measure population level change.
• Extensive skills in negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building
• Experience with project management, leadership, and coordinating community activities
• Working knowledge of change management principles
• Ability to work at a high level with senior management staff from Police, Region, local municipalities, Boards of Education, Executive Directors etc
• Demonstrates team leadership and participation skills, involving both government and community stakeholders
• Well-developed communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to develop an evaluation framework inclusive of outcomes, strategies and indicators
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data, making recommendations and improvement suggestion

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.Work Mode: This position works remotely, on-site at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON (Base Location) and will also work out of various satellite locations within Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.We are committed to supporting community recovery from COVID-19. This plan will follow a phased approach that is guided by Public Health and Ontarios Framework for reopening. Get detailsHours: 35 Hours per week; Monday-FridayInterview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work were focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.Quick Apply

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