Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator - Recreation Officer II - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator - Recreation Officer II permanentJob Number : 44800A Neighbourhood Resource Coordinators role is very diverse. You need to be a coach, a consultant, a communicator, and a problem solver for communities. You will be providing asset based, place based community, organizational, and program development services as part of the Neighbourhood Services Team. If you are skilled in collaborating with community groups and results focused, this is a highly autonomous role that gives you the freedom to leave your creative mark on Edmontons Communities.Some of the responsibilities of a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator are to:

• Identify community needs, capacities, assets, and support local leadership development
• Build effective working relations and provide organization development support to emerging and established community based groups related to the development and delivery of recreation opportunities and community building efforts
• Support and partner with community stakeholders to achieve mutually agreed upon outcomes
• Facilitate community groups to identify and meet their community and parkland development needs through strategy development (ie. needs assessments, project proposals, business cases, public involvement plans) resource development and partnerships
• Continuously anticipate, analyze, and respond to arising recreation and community related challenges and opportunities
• Support community groups and partners to remain involved, mobilized, energized, and responsive
• Work on multiple community and multi-disciplinary work teams and promote a one city approach to challenges faced by a neighbourhood or geographic area
• Provide resource information including grant programs, funding opportunities, and program support for community ideas, projects, and initiatives

Qualifications :

• University graduation in recreation administration, community development, human ecology, public health or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in the field of asset based community development with demonstrated competency in community/organizational development and the provision of information/referrals
• Project management and needs assessment experience
• Knowledge of the theory and philosophy of community development including Asset and Placed based development
• Experience working with multicultural and high needs groups
• Strong organizational and communication skills(verbal and written)
• Grant application and proposal writing skills
• Demonstrated comfort in working with community members, senior management, the media, and City Council
• Proficient in the Google suites of products and Apps is required; knowledge of Microsoft Suites is an asset
• Must be resourceful, creative, and collaborative along with strong analytical and group facilitation skills
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit (http://bit.ly/3bH2Ztv)
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit (http://bit.ly/2PLbz1w)

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95 .The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.caCOVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy ( bit.ly/3lKwb6j ) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure ( bit.ly/39BICMt ).Up to 4 permanent full-time positionsHours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - FridayThe weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.Salary: $38.287 - $48.068 (Hourly); $79,943.26 -$100,365.98 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: JP/MZClassification Title : Recreation Officer IIPosting Date : Sep 26, 2022Closing Date : Oct 10, 2022 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to) : 4 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : CSU 52Department : Community ServicesWork Location(s) :Various Locations (City Wide)Quick Apply

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