Community Consultant - Community Partnerships

City of Regina•Regina, SK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Using a community development approach, this position is responsible for leading community engagement activities and providing consulting services to a variety of community-based organizations, stakeholders and partners to identify needs and the appropriate responses.

Requirements

Knowledge of needs assessment and strategic planning principles and practices, with demonstrated ability to implement sound community development processes.
Knowledge of and experience leading community engagement and consultation processes.
Knowledge of participation processes, group facilitation, team building, and group dynamics.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply project management principles and practices.
Ability to research, analyze, and summarize reliable information and determine action required.
Ability to use various computer software programs such as Microsoft 365.
Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences including public presentations, written reports, and the development and delivery of training and resource materials.
Ability to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements and to manage change through decision-making, problem solving, and consensus building.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work cooperatively with staff, peers, supervisors, volunteers, elected officials, and the public.
Completion of a (2) year Diploma in Recreation Studies from a recognized institution OR a University Degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, or Social Sciences combined with a minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience working in areas including development, operation, and provision of leisure and social programs, facility operations, volunteer and organizational development, and community development, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Proof of education is required.

Nice To Haves

Indigenous cultural competency or understanding of Indigenous protocols when engaging the community is an asset.
Relevant experience in related fields will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides consultative services to community-based groups and internal partners pertaining to the identification of community and targeted population needs, and the planning and delivery of integrated community services to meet those needs.
Facilitates the development and sustainability of community-based organizations to build capacity in the delivery of programs and services through organizational development, needs assessment, strategic planning, volunteer recruitment and development, and leadership training.
Supports community-based organizations to develop plans to access funding and assists them to apply for City of Regina community investment programs, where appropriate.
Facilitates and negotiates the development of partnerships with community organizations in order to assist in the coordination of leisure programs, facilities and community services.
Develops and facilitates public engagement and input processes to help guide the development and implementation of programs and services within the mandate of the department.
Develops and implements policies and procedures as required.
Assists in the development and management of capital and operating budgets as required.
Selects, supervises, recruits, trains, schedules and evaluates performance of staff as required.
Performs related work as required.