Community Engagement Coordinator

Simon Fraser University•Surrey, BC

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Stephens Family School of Medicine in developing and strengthening relationships with communities, partners, and stakeholders across British Columbia. This role coordinates engagement initiatives, supports partnership activities, and ensures community perspectives inform the School’s programs and priorities. Working collaboratively with internal teams, Indigenous Health Stewardship, and external partners, the Coordinator helps deliver inclusive, culturally safe, and meaningful engagement practices aligned with the School’s commitment to reconciliation and equity. Key responsibilities include supporting consultations, events, relationship management, project coordination, and engagement reporting. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a new medical school by fostering connections, enhancing community collaboration, and supporting initiatives that advance accessible, community-informed healthcare education. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused and detail-oriented professional with experience supporting community engagement, partnerships, and project coordination. They have strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse communities, internal teams, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate understands equity, accessibility, cultural safety, and reconciliation principles and applies them to engagement activities. They are adaptable, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple priorities, coordinating events, maintaining accurate records, and supporting initiatives that strengthen community connections and advance the School’s priorities.

Requirements

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in community development, public administration, social sciences, Indigenous studies, communications, public health, education, project management, or a related field
3 years of experience in community engagement, partnership coordination, project coordination, event planning or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
Demonstrated experience supporting community engagement, stakeholder partnerships, project coordination, or outreach initiatives within a community, healthcare, public sector, or post-secondary setting
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse groups and community partners
Understanding of equity, accessibility, cultural safety, and reconciliation-based engagement practices
Strong organizational and coordination abilities, with experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and engagement activities
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and digital platforms to support documentation, reporting, collaboration, and stakeholder management