Community Connections Manager

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Community Connections Department is looking for a dedicated Manager to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Community Connections Manager. This position plays a key role in enhancing community well-being while cultivating partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and internal departments. The manager will be responsible for strategic planning, community engagement, and operational excellence.

1. Foster partnerships with over 200 community organizations, regional partners, and sport tourism stakeholders.
2. Serve as a subject matter expert in recreation, community development, and cultural programming.
3. Represent the City in public forums, community events, and advisory committees.
4. Oversight of grant funding programs, contracts, and agreements.
5. Lead and manage a high-performing team including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
6. Develop and oversee department budgets, forecasts, and capital projects.
7. Drive operational efficiencies, policy development, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sport, culture, business/public administration, or related field.
2. Minimum 4 years in a leadership/management role in recreation, sport, culture, or non-profit sectors.
3. Strong project management and public relations skills.
4. Experience with stakeholder engagement, grant management, and municipal governance preferred.
5. IAP2 Certification considered an asset.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting Salary $44.10 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
3. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
4. This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.