The employees at Neighbourhood Link Support Services represent many cultures, religions, abilities and backgrounds. Above all, they represent the community in which we live, and share a passion for helping others.
As positions become available, they will posted in this section. Thank you for your interest in joining our agency – please visit us again.
- Action for Neighbourhood Change (ANC) Project – Taylor Massey (Full-time, contract position reporting to the Director of Operations. )
Community Engagement Assistant
Action for Neighbourhood Change (ANC) Project – Taylor Massey
Job Summary: Funded through the United Way, the Action for Neighbourhood Change Project (ANC) is a community development initiative to engage, organize, and build the capacity of residents in Taylor Massey.
Duties: Full duties are set out in the job description. Anyone interested in applying for this position is encouraged to obtain a copy from the HR Manager. A brief summary follows:
- Facilitate and assist in the development of ANC engagement strategies, priorities and action plans.
- Assist in organizing and facilitating resident meetings, workshops, focus groups, information sessions, open houses, forums and community events.
- Identify and assist in supporting the capacity building needs of residents.
- Provide mentoring and coaching support for residents and volunteers.
- Assist in the development and implementation of neighbourhood outreach strategies.
- Conduct research on community needs and issues.
- Prepare and submit schedules, timesheets, statistics, project and finance reports, and other reports required by the project in a timely manner.
- Attend trainings, activities and meetings organized by Neighbourhood Link and/or the United Way.
- Represent and speak on behalf of ANC and/or Neighbourhood Link at meetings.
- Other duties and responsibilities, as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Diploma or equivalent in social policy, community development and/or health promotion, or a combination of academic preparation and experience.
- At least two years experience in community development and outreach work.
- Knowledge of a second language (Bengali, Tamil, Hindi or Punjabi.) preferred.
- Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions and local priorities of Taylor Massey.
- Experience in working with local service providers, community groups and networks.
- Strong coordination and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation and report writing skills.
- The ability to relate to diverse groups and individuals and to motivate people.
- Commitment to working with low-income and multi-racial/multi-lingual communities and teams.
- Flexibility and responsiveness to community needs, including ability to work flexible hours.
Scheduled hours of work are 37.5 per week and will include evenings and weekends.
Contract end date: September 30, 2012
Salary: $38,570. Grid Level 5, Step 1, prorated to the hours of work.
Please submit resumes by 5 pm May 18, 2012 to Kathleen Roath, Human Resources Manager, hr@neighbourhoodlink.org.
Neighbourhood Link Support Services is committed to the development of a staff team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage male and female candidates from all age groups and cultures, regardless of challenges.
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Neighbourhood Link Community Engagement Assistant Job Posting
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