Senior Coordinator, Community Development

Under the general direction of the Manager of Community Development, the Senior Coordinator is responsible for leading, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the City of Winnipeg’s community and social development strategies and initiatives.

On behalf of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this position leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of Council policies and directives related to: poverty reduction, newcomer welcoming and inclusion initiatives, homelessness, crime prevention, community safety, Indigenous community development; reconciliation; equity and diversity endeavors; and may be directed to develop related policies on behalf of the Public Service and make recommendations for consideration. This Senior Coordinator works collaboratively with other departments, senior levels of government, public agencies, community-based organizations, and the broader community to identify community and social development needs, as well as priority areas for City action to support collective impact. Activities include inter-departmental coordination, partnership development, community consultation and engagement, research and analysis, Branch planning, administrative reports and policy development, program development and administration, and performance measurement.

This position involves significant outreach, coordination, strategic planning, leadership, and administrative duties. The Senior Coordinator is a community and social development expert, a proven relationship builder, a strategic and innovative thinker, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Senior Coordinator participates on various community, civic, and inter-departmental committees in order to build healthy communities using a collaborative, community, and social development approach.

As the Senior Coordinator, Community Development, you will:

• Responsible for the leadership, direction, and management of community and social development programs, projects, reports, policies, and initiatives designed to contribute to the development of a safe, healthy, inclusive, diverse, and equitable city where everyone is cared for and can flourish.
• Provides direction, leadership, expertise, and guidance as it relates to managing the human resource requirements for direct reports, and oversees and guides staff on the delivery of community and social development programs and initiatives.
• Accountable for the financial management of the Strategy and Planning Branch.
• Provides expertise and guidance to a multi-disciplinary staff within the Department.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Social Work, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of progressive related experience working with communities on collaborative issues, on social inclusion strategies, community development, organizational development, and processes is required.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an asset.
• A minimum of five (5) years of diverse and progressively more responsible experience in Community Development, Social Services, or Social Support service delivery systems in a leadership capacity.
• Progressive related experience working with communities on collaborative issues, on social inclusion strategies, community development, organizational development, and processes is required.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in the area of community and social development with a specific focus on high risk and targeted populations.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in report writing and policy development.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in relationship building.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts, and the public.
• Demonstrated leadership, administration, organization, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to coordinate, manage projects, and/or facilitate the activities of a team and community members.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication (both oral and written), facilitation, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability in media relations and acting as a Department spokesperson on relevant issues.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, participating, and evaluating research.
• Facilitation, community workshop skills, demonstrated ability to lead and chair meetings.
• Comprehensive understanding of the City’s political and administrative structure and its strategic goals and policies.
• Ability to work in a political and public management environment with all levels of government and the private sector. Ability to function independently and analyze issues in an expeditious manner, making accurate and thorough recommendations.
• A sound knowledge of information, human resource, and budget systems.
• A sound knowledge of City of Winnipeg by-laws, policies, reports, directives, and regulations.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive, de-colonial, and anti-racist principles and practices.
• Lived experience as a person from a First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Racialized, or Black community is an asset.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.